Newton Girls Bowling Team Competes At State Tournament

The Cardinals are one of eight teams that advanced to the Class 2A Girls State Bowling Tournament in Waterloo.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Newton girls bowling team will compete in the Class 2A Girls State Bowling Tournament in Waterloo starting at 3 p.m. today. The Cardinals placed second at the state qualifying tournament and are one of eight teams that advanced to the state tournament.

Why it matters

The state bowling tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the top high school bowling teams in Iowa. Newton's girls bowling team has had a strong season and is looking to make a deep run at the state tournament.

The details

The Newton girls bowling team placed second at the eight-team State Qualifying Tournament in Clinton with a score of 2,553, which was the fourth-highest pin total of the eight qualifying schools. The team had a rough patch in the middle of the season but has since bounced back and is peaking at the right time.

  • The 2026 Class 2A Iowa High School State Bowling Tournament takes place today, February 10, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. in Waterloo.
  • The Individual Girls State Bowling Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The players

Newton girls bowling team

The Newton high school girls bowling team that qualified for the Class 2A state tournament.

Gabbie Humphrey

A Newton bowler who qualified for the Individual Girls State Bowling Tournament with a score of 598, the 4th highest qualifying score.

Christie Lester

The head coach of the Newton girls bowling team.

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What they’re saying

“They ran into a rough patch for a couple of meets and then skyrocketed right back out of it. It's been great watching them come together as a team, and they seem to work really well under pressure.”

— Christie Lester, Head Coach (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

The Newton girls bowling team will compete in the Class 2A Girls State Bowling Tournament in Waterloo starting at 3 p.m. today. Gabbie Humphrey will also compete in the Individual Girls State Bowling Tournament on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The takeaway

The Newton girls bowling team has had a strong season and is looking to make a deep run at the prestigious state tournament. Their ability to bounce back from a mid-season slump and peak at the right time has them poised for success at the state level.