Newton Boys Bowling Finishes Third, Basketball Teams Drop Games at Dallas Center-Grimes

Newton bowler Jeremiah Killmer takes top individual honors at conference meet

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:31pm

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The Newton boys bowling team had the top individual bowler and finished third as a team at the Two Rivers Conference Meet on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Newton boys and girls basketball teams both lost games at Dallas Center-Grimes.

Why it matters

The Newton boys bowling team's strong performance at the conference meet shows their continued success this season, while the basketball losses highlight the challenges the programs are facing as they look to improve their conference records.

The details

Jeremiah Killmer of Newton had the best individual series at the conference bowling meet, knocking down 731 pins - 90 more than his closest competitor. Three other Newton bowlers finished in the top 15, helping the team place third with 2,842 pins. In basketball, the Newton boys fell 60-38 to Dallas Center-Grimes, while the girls lost 68-13 to the fourth-ranked Mustangs.

  • The Newton boys bowling team competed at the Two Rivers Conference Meet on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
  • The Newton boys and girls basketball teams played their games at Dallas Center-Grimes on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Jeremiah Killmer

The top individual bowler at the Two Rivers Conference Meet, finishing with a 731 series.

Jarrett Sweeney

A Newton bowler who finished fifth in the conference meet with a 618 series.

Carter Maki

A Newton bowler who finished 12th in the conference meet with a 517 series.

Will Buren

A Newton bowler who finished 15th in the conference meet with a 558 series.

Brody Wobschall

The only Newton boys basketball player to score in double figures, with 13 points, in the loss to Dallas Center-Grimes.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Newton boys bowling team will next compete against Sigourney-Keota in Sigourney on February 13th. The Newton boys and girls basketball teams will return to action on Friday, playing at Pella.

The takeaway

The Newton boys bowling team's strong performance at the conference meet showcases their talent and potential, while the basketball losses highlight the need for the programs to continue working to improve their conference records and competitiveness.