Newton Girls Basketball Season Ends With Loss to Carlisle

The Cardinals fell 47-18 in the Class 4A Regional semifinals

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The Newton Girls Basketball team's season came to an end on Saturday with a 47-18 loss to Carlisle in the Class 4A Regional semifinals. Carlisle jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the first quarter and forced 15 Newton turnovers in the first half. Addyson Cibula led Newton with 6 points, while Camryn Klein added 5. Newton finished the season with a 12-11 record.

Why it matters

The loss ends Newton's season, which saw the team finish with a 12-11 record. While the Cardinals fell short of advancing further in the postseason, the team's performance this year provides a foundation to build upon for next season.

The details

Carlisle dominated from the start, jumping out to a 13-2 lead in the first quarter. The Wildcats' aggressive defense forced 15 Newton turnovers in the first half, allowing them to pull away. Addyson Cibula led Newton with 6 points, while Camryn Klein added 5.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Addyson Cibula

A Newton player who scored 6 points in the game.

Camryn Klein

A Newton player who scored 5 points in the game.

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The takeaway

While Newton's season ended earlier than hoped, the team's 12-11 record shows progress and provides a foundation to build upon for next year. The Cardinals will look to learn from this experience and come back stronger in the 2026-27 season.