Sports – Railer News

The Railer girls soccer team was looking to continue rolling from a third place finish in the McPherson tournament last week, looking for a win against the Andover Trojans in their home opener at Fischer Field. The cold temperature was only made worse by strong crosswinds, making offense difficult...

4 X 100 relay team looks to repeat success

Meya Green, Newtonian Reporter

March 16, 2018

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The girls track team has gotten a necessary amount of attention for their success in recent years and now that the track season is coming up, there are high hopes and standards for these talented women. “We hope to be well-rounded, we have been known the past few years for our sprinters and our...

Newton girls basketball team fall to Salina Central, ends season on bittersweet note

Ben Crump, Newtonian Online Sports Manager

March 4, 2018

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The Mustangs played a tight game in the first quarter, but the basketball team met them point for point. Junior DesiRay Kernal would be a big part of that, scoring six of the Railers eight 1st quarter points to give them the 8-7 edge. The game would take a a major turn mid-way through the 2nd quarter...

Girls basketball defeat Salina South in first round of sub-state

Ben Crump, Online Sports Manager

February 28, 2018

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The varsity girls basketball team hosted their opening round of sub-state against a familiar opponent, Salina South on Feb. 28 in Ravenscroft Gym. The Railers had already beat the Cougars twice coming into the night and looked to continue their strong end to the season. The Railers took lead and the ball often fro...

Pauls coaches golf for first time without child on team

Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Asst. Arts & Culture Editor

February 28, 2018

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For the first time in seven years, head golf coach Joanie Pauls will not be coaching one of her children. Pauls began coaching girls golf in 2004 and later went on to begin coaching boys golf as well in 2010. Her first year coaching boys, Pauls was the JV coach while her oldest son, Lane, played varsity....

Railer basketball split with Salina Central on senior night

Ben Crump, Online Sports Manager

February 24, 2018

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After two tough games, the Railer basketball teams had to come right back to host a tough Salina Central Mustangs team on senior night on Friday, Feb. 23. All of this comes with sub-state basketball looming in less then a week, but the girls team came out firing. The girls varsity team started five seniors ...

Girls basketball survives, boys stumble against Maize

Ben Crump, Online Sports Manager

February 23, 2018

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The boys and girls basketball teams had to wait to get a shot at beating the Maize Eagles after the game had been rescheduled twice due to bad weather. They got their chance Thursday night on Feb. 22. The girls entered the game with a similar record to Maize and the score reflected it. Maize’s s...

Winter sports and activities overview

Emma Pulaski, Reporter

February 23, 2018

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Bowling The bowling team will travel to Great Bend on Feb. 23 to compete in regionals. The team competed in both matches and triangulars during the regular season. Boys basketball With substate beginning on Feb. 28, the boys basketball team has been preparing physically and mentally in every practi...

Railers basketball split varsity matchups against Derby

Ben Crump, Newtonian Online Sports Manager

February 9, 2018

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The varsity boys and girls basketball teams hosted a quality team for the homecoming match against the Derby Panthers. Two good teams led to two adrenaline-packed games. In the girls varsity game, there was plenty of contact between the two teams, with the Railers leading 13-12 at halftime. Senior Kynd...

Hibbett Sports’ addition, impact on the Newton community

Addie Lindenmeyer, Newtonian Asst. Features Editor

February 8, 2018

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Recall all the times when you were forced to drive to Wichita for an article of clothing on short notice. With the recent addition of a Hibbett Sports on Main Street, no longer will driving an implausible distance for something as simple as a pair of shoes be necessary. Store manager Steve Joe has...