Newton Falls In LIC Girls Tourney, Four Games at Highland

OLNEY -- Marshall claimed a 49-40 win over Newton in the winner bracket of the Little Illini Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday evening.

The two teams were tied at 12-12 after the opening quarter. Newton edged ahead 19-18 at halftime. Marshall came back with a 13-8 third quarter run and finished out with an 18-13 final period.

Burdick led Marshall wtih 19 while Williams added 15.

Newton was led by Richards with 19 and Hartrich with 10. The Eagles (14-8) will now play for third place against Olney Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Marshall will face Flora at 8 p.m. for the championship. Flora handed Olney a 48-33 defeat Tuesday.

In tonight's games, Lawrenceville takes on Casey-Westfield at 6 while Paris meets Red Hill (Bridgeport) at 7:30 in consolation bracket play.

LIC Tournament

MARSHALL (49)

Burdick 7-4 -- 19, Williams 4-6 -- 15, Sweitzer 2-1 -- 5, Evans 1-0 -- 3, Hughes 1-1 -- 3, Sandifer 1-0 -- 2, Macke 1-0 -- 2. TOTALS 17  FG, 12 FT.

NEWTON (40)

Richards 8-0 -- 19, Hartrich 3-4 -- 10, Cohorst 1-2 -- 4, Frohning 0-4 -- 4, Kline 1-1 -- 3. TOTALS 13 FG, 11 FT.

Marshall            12    6    13    18    --    49

Newton             12    7     8    13    --    40

3-point FG -- Marshall 3 (Burdick 1, Williams1, Evans 1), Newton 3 (Richards 3).

Highland Tournament

Four games were contested Tuesday evening in the Highland Tournament.

Taylorville beat Nokomis 51-33, Nashville won over Wesclin 35-31, Belleville West was a 47-41 winner over Highland and Salem downed Hillsboro 58-48.

Tonight's games feature Teutopolis against Breese Mater Dei at 5, Taylorville taking on Nashville at 6:30 and Belleville West against Salem at 8.