Newman football falls 17-10 at Kewanee in tight contest
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
FootballNewman High School football lost 17-10 to Kewanee on August 28. The Comets, ranked fifth in the Illinois Media 2A poll, led early but were hindered by injuries to starting running back Matthew Blackert and quarterback Renner Rosengren. Kewanee scored a late interception following a field goal with 1:53 remaining in the game. Newman had previously held a 10-0 lead and was ahead 10-7 at halftime before Kewanee mounted a comeback.
- •Newman led 10-0 and 10-7 at halftime.
- •Matthew Blackert and Renner Rosengren left the game due to injuries.
- •Kewanee scored a field goal with 1:53 left.
- •Kewanee secured victory with a late interception.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Newman football falls 17-10 at Kewanee: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
"Kewanee 17, Newman 10: The Boilermakers came through with a statement win after things did not go Newman’s way. The Comets, ranked fifth in the latest Illinois Media 2A poll, were without their starting running back Matthew Blackert and quarterback Renner Rosengren down the stretch after each suffered injuries. Kewanee sealed the game with a late interception after kicking a field goal with ...
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