High School/Club

Newton was a 3 year letterman at Manhattan High. He hit .390 with 29 RBI his senior season. In his junior year he batted .445 with 11 RBI while helping the team to a I-70 League championship. Played summer ball for the Topeka Stars. Batted .365 with 1HR. 

Miscellaneous

High School Honors

 First Team All I-70 League Selection - 2001, 2002