Newton at Fairfield — Mules host Eagles on Saturday, Feb. 14 (1 p.m. CT)

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Newton travels to Fairfield for a nonleague boys basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Ill. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6158912-newton-vs-fairfield

Game at a glance

• Matchup: Newton Eagles at Fairfield Mules

• When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 1 p.m. Central time (listed as 11 a.m. PST on the event page)

• Where: Fairfield High School, Fairfield, Ill.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6158912-newton-vs-fairfield

• Team pages: Newton Eagles — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/166379-newton-eagles

  Fairfield Mules — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/165123-fairfield-mules

Why this one matters

These two programs last met on Dec. 21, 2024, in Newton, where the Eagles walked away with a 61-42 victory. Expect a competitive, physical tilt — both teams will be jockeying for momentum as the season winds toward postseason play. Weather in Fairfield shouldn’t affect the matchup (indoor gym), but traveling fans should check local conditions before hitting the road.

Streaming and tickets

• Possible livestreams: Both schools list NFHS Network pages where coverage may appear — Fairfield: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fairfield-community-high-school-fairfield-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive — Newton: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newton-high-school-newton-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No official ticket link is provided on the SBLive game page; contact the host school for gate or ticket details.

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to get live updates and help grow each program’s fanbase: Newton — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/166379-newton-eagles, Fairfield — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/165123-fairfield-mules. Make your picks on the game page for fun — SBLive pick’em is fan engagement only and not tied to win probability projections. Note: preview numbers and coverage availability can change leading up to gametime, so check the SBLive game page and the schools’ NFHS Network pages for the latest info.