Published on November 2, 2026 8:42 am
Last Updated on November 2, 2026 8:54 am
Newton High School’s football team was a winner again in the Class 2A Illinois High School Association football playoffs Friday night.
The Eagles and Chester sat at 0-0 after the opening quarter. Then both teams broke loose to tally two touchdowns and the score was tied at 14-14 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Newton moved ahead 21-14.
But Chester scored again in the final period and scored two on the extra points to lead 22-21.
That’s when the Eagles came back to score with two seconds remaining on a touchdown catch. They kicked the extra point to finish out with the 28-22 victory.
Hayden Mulvey ended, connecting on 15 of 24 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns. His total offense was 201 yards.
Eli Wolf pulled in four receptions for 35 yards and three touchdowns.
Maddox Horner led the team in rushing with 23 carries for 121 total yards and a touchdown. Quincy Fulton had nine carries for 44 yards.
The Eagles will travel to face Johnston City Friday at 7 p.m. Admission will be $9 and gates will open at 5:30 p.m.