Newton travels to Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine on Tuesday — Tigers won last meeting 56-51
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Newton will make the short trip to Palestine to face Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. Central at Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine’s gym. Follow the matchup on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6157983-newton-vs-oblonghutsonvillepalestine
Quick game details
- Date/time: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Central
- Location: Palestine, Ill.
- Visitor: Newton Eagles
Why this one matters
The teams renew a recent rivalry that saw Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine edge Newton 56-51 in their last meeting on Feb. 24, 2025. That close finish suggests another tight contest is likely Tuesday night — expect physical play inside and a fast second half as both teams chase late-season momentum.
Streaming and ticketing
- Newton’s program lists an NFHS Network page for live broadcasts and archives: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newton-high-school-newton-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- No other official streaming or ticket links are listed on the SBLive game page. Check the game page above for any last-minute updates.
SBLive fan info and picks
Both teams currently show one fan apiece on their SBLive team pages and zero picks registered for this game. In their last meeting, Newton had three picks on SBLive while Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine had none. Picks on SBLive are for fun and can change — follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support.
What to watch
- Rematch feel after a five-point game in 2025.
- Inside scoring and late-game execution.
- How each team responds with follow-up games later in the week: Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine hosts Neoga on Feb. 13, and Newton hosts Richland County on Feb. 13.
Follow and stay updated
Bookmark the SBLive game page and each team’s SBLive page for live scoring, roster updates and final results. Visit the links above to follow the teams, add yourself as a fan and make your pick — picks are for fan engagement and may change as the game approaches.