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Newton Boys And Girls Basketball Teams Face Conference Foe Pella
Cardinal boys and girls squads look to avenge earlier losses to Dutch
Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:23pm
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The Newton boys and girls basketball teams will take on Pella tonight in a conference doubleheader. The Cardinal boys are 5-8 overall and still seeking their first conference win, after losing to Pella 72-44 in their previous matchup in December. The Newton girls, who are 2-5 in conference play and 8-6 overall, also lost to Pella 53-23 earlier this season.
Why it matters
This conference doubleheader is an important opportunity for both Newton teams to pick up key wins and improve their conference standings. The boys are looking to notch their first league victory, while the girls hope to avenge their earlier lopsided loss to a tough Pella squad.
The details
In the previous meeting, Pella shot 51% from the field and outscored Newton 48-23 in the second half to cruise to a 28-point win. Dawson Maki was the only Cardinal to reach double figures with 16 points. For the Newton girls, Pella led 32-8 at halftime and went on to win 53-23, despite 6 points from Camryn Klein and 5 from Addyson Cibula.
- The Newton boys and girls basketball teams will face Pella tonight.
- In their previous matchups in December, the Newton boys lost 72-44 and the Newton girls lost 53-23.
The players
Dawson Maki
A Newton boys basketball player who scored 16 points in the team's previous loss to Pella.
Camryn Klein
A Newton girls basketball player who scored 6 points in the team's previous loss to Pella.
Addyson Cibula
A Newton girls basketball player who scored 5 points in the team's previous loss to Pella.
The takeaway
Both the Newton boys and girls basketball teams have an opportunity to bounce back from their earlier losses to Pella and pick up important conference wins tonight. The games will be a test of their ability to make adjustments and compete against a tough conference foe.
