Newton Falls in LIC Boys Tourney

ROBINSON -- Newton High School saw its stay in the Little Illini Conference Boys Basketball Tournament come to a close with a 57-39 loss to Robinson Monday evening.

The Maroons held a 16-14 first quarter lead then held Newton scoreless in the second period for a 26-14 halftime lead. Robinson then had a 23-11 third period run.

Newton was led by Tim Weber with 11 and Collin Harris with 10.

In the second game, Red Hill (Bridgeport) won over Edwards County (Albion) 53-43.

Tonight's games feature Lawrenceville taking on Flora at 6 p.m. and Casey-Westfield against Marshall at 7:30 in winner bracket action. In consolation play Wednesday, Robinson meets Olney at 6 and Red Hill takes on Paris at 7:30. The finals are scheduled for Friday.

LIC Tournament

NEWTON (39)

Mammoser 0-3 -- 3, Meinhart 1-1 -- 3, Street 1-0 -- 2, Weber 5-1 -- 11, Harris 4-1 -- 10, Stone 1-0 -- 2, Jansen 0-2 -- 2, Vahling 2-0 -- 4, Cartright 1-0 -- 2. TOTALS 15 FG, 8 FT.

ROBINSON (57)

Blagrave 0-1 -- 1, Dirks 5-4 -- 14, Wright 1-0 -- 3, Albright 0-1 -- 1, Harrison 3-5 -- 11, Rains 2-0 -- 4, Richart 5-0 -- 13, Scott 3-0 -- 6, Roth 0-0 -- 0, Sandschafer 1-1 -- 4. TOTALS 20 FG, 12 FT.

Newton              14      0    11    14    --    39

Robinson           16    10    23     8    --    57

3-point FG -- Newtonk 1 (Harris 1), Robinson 5 (Wright 1, Richart 3, Sandschafer 1).