Lions news · Oct 3, 2026

I’m Evan and I’m 21 years old. I currently live in North Alabama and work as a professional firefighter. This will be my second year playing Grid and I’m super excited for what this year has in store. I’ve got 8 years in CrossFit and several years in competitive fitness competitions. I love grid for its team driven and super competitive nature!
Evan Newman, the 21-year-old utility player for the Palm Beach Breakers, represents one of the rising talents in the United Grid League. Currently wearing jersey #77, Newman combines his professional firefighting career with high-level fitness competition, showing remarkable strength metrics and a growing presence in the Grid League community.
Evan Newman has found his place as a member of the Palm Beach Breakers team in the United Grid League, wearing jersey #77 and serving as a utility player. The 2025 season marks his second year in the Grid League, following an eventful rookie season where he was “thrown into the fire” during his first Grid match.
Newman brings eight years of CrossFit experience to the Grid League, with a track record of steady improvement in competitive fitness events. His CrossFit competition history shows his growth as an athlete:
- Ranked 2078th worldwide in the Men’s division (2025)
- Placed 1st among Men at CrossFit Protocol in 2024 and 2025
- Started competing in the Boys 16-17 division before moving to Men’s
When he’s not competing, Newman works as a professional firefighter in North Alabama. At 21, he represents a new wave of Grid League athletes who balance demanding careers with competitive sports. Newman’s enthusiasm for the sport shines through in his player bio: “I’m super excited for what this year has in store. I’ve got 8 years in CrossFit and several years in competitive fitness competitions. I love grid for its team driven and super competitive nature!”
Newman recently appeared on the “IOTB GNG Show” alongside teammate Joshua Newell, where he shared stories about his first Grid match and his goals for 2025. As part of the Palm Beach Breakers roster, he works alongside other talented athletes like Joshua Newell (#59) and Shay Newell (#92), contributing to what team members describe as an exciting new chapter for the squad.
Evan Newman stands out as a young talent in the United Grid League, mixing his work as a firefighter with elite-level fitness competition. His progression from CrossFit competitions to the Grid League shows both his athletic versatility and dedication to team sports. With the 2025 season in full swing, Newman’s development with the Palm Beach Breakers will be exciting to watch, especially given his impressive strength numbers and clear passion for the sport.
Regular season matches Evan Newman has raced for the Palm Beach Breakers, with season and career totals.
| Season | Match | Impact score | Impact rank | Races entered | Races won | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triple Trouble | 162 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| 2026 | Walking Dead | 129 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| 2026 | Over Under | 171 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| 2026 | Hang Loose | 67 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| 2026 regular season totals | 529 | 11 | 26 | 15 | 58% | |
| 2025 | Roll Up, Week 1 Miami | 167 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| 2025 | Ascend, Week 2 Tampa | 145 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 63% |
| 2025 | Rope Swing, Week 3 Dallas | 46 | 100 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| 2025 | Triple Trouble, Week 3 Dallas | 197 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| 2025 regular season totals | 555 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 68% | |
| 2024 | Rope Swing, Week 1 Orlando | 139 | 15 | 8 | – | – |
| 2024 | Walking Dead, Week 2 Tampa | 143 | 16 | 7 | – | – |
| 2024 | Hang Loose, Week 3 Vegas | 82 | 20 | 5 | – | – |
| 2024 | Clean Up, Week 3 Vegas | 142 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 56% |
| 2024 regular season totals | 506 | 40 | 29 | – | – | |
| Career regular season totals | 1590 | 83 | – | – | ||
A dash in races won means the stat sheets do not record which races the player won in that match.
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