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June 08, 2025
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Making third straight state appearance, Newman finishes fourth for second year in a row

Making third straight state appearance, Newman finishes fourth for second year in a row

It wasn't the finish the team hoped for, but Newman finished fourth at the Class 2A state tournament after a 9-3 loss to Eureka on Saturday at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Comets were proud of the run after a third straight state trophy.

By Drake Lansman●
June 07, 2025 at 8:13 pm CDT

Photos: Newman vs Eureka Class 2A state baseball third place game
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Photos: Newman vs Eureka Class 2A state baseball third place game

Newman takes fourth place in the state baseball series after falling to Eureka 9-3 Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 07, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Newman falls 9-3 to Teutopolis, will play for third on Saturday

Newman falls 9-3 to Teutopolis, will play for third on Saturday

Two three-run innings were costly on Friday as Newman fell 9-3 to Teutopolis in the Class 2A state semifinals at Illinois Field. The Comets face Eureka in Saturday's third-place game at 4 p.m.

By Drake Lansman●
June 06, 2025 at 9:59 pm CDT

Photos: Newman vs Teutopolis Class 2A state semifinal
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Photos: Newman vs Teutopolis Class 2A state semifinal

Newman takes on Teutopolis in the Class 2A state baseball semifinal Friday, June 6, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Wooden Shoes of Teutopolis took the win 9-3.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 06, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

St. Francis uses potent offense, strong pitching to beat Dixon in 5 innings and advance to sectional finals

St. Francis uses potent offense, strong pitching to beat Dixon in 5 innings and advance to sectional finals

After a hot start on offense Colt Armbrust rode the lead to toss a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts to help St. Francis to a 14-0 victory over Dixon to advance to the sectional finals.

By Joel Boenitz●
June 05, 2025 at 9:53 pm CDT

Newman baseball hopes to break through at state in 3rd straight appearance

Newman baseball hopes to break through at state in 3rd straight appearance

Newman baseball brings confidence and another year of experience into Friday's state semifinals. The Comets hope to have their best finish yet in a third straight trip to state.

By Drake Lansman●
June 05, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Evan Bushman’s complete game, Daniel Kelly’s homer lift Newman to state

Evan Bushman’s complete game, Daniel Kelly’s homer lift Newman to state

Evan Bushman pitched a complete game and Daniel Kelly had a home run and four RBIs to help send Newman to state for the third straight year.

By Drake Lansman●
June 02, 2025 at 9:59 pm CDT

Twice as nice: Defending champ Marquette beats Fulton, advances to 1A state finals for second year in a row

Twice as nice: Defending champ Marquette beats Fulton, advances to 1A state finals for second year in a row

The Marquette baseball team led from start to finish in a 6-3 victory over Fulton in Monday's Class 1A DeKalb Supersectional at Northern Illinois University’s Ralph McKinzie Field. The Crusaders will now have a chance to defend their title from last season.

By Brian Hoxsey●
June 02, 2025 at 9:55 pm CDT

Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb
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Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb

The Fulton and Marquette High School baseball teams met Monday in a Class 1A supersectional at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

By Mark Busch ●
June 02, 2025 at 4:30 pm CDT

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Dom Kramer

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Dom Kramer

Fulton senior Dom Kramer worked his way back from a knee injury during football season to be a key contributor on the mound and at the plate during the Steamers' postseason run to the Elite Eight. He is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote.

By Drake Lansman●
June 02, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT
Photos: Newman vs Chicago Hope Class 2A Supersectional

Photos: Newman vs Chicago Hope Class 2A Supersectional

A trip to state is on the line as Newman and Chicago Hope meet in the Class 2A baseball Supersectional Monday, June 2, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Newman won 5-1. Photos by Alex T. Paschal and Dominic Di Palermo.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 02, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Early lead, strong pitching send Newman past Johnsburg

Early lead, strong pitching send Newman past Johnsburg

Newmn scored three runs in the top of the first, then tacked on three more in the fifth to back pitchers Drake Cole and Garret Matznick in a 6-2 victory over Johnsburg in the Class 2A Mendota Sectional final Saturday afternoon.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
May 31, 2025 at 6:59 pm CDT

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