Experience typically triumphs over youth. However, the Newton bowling teams can’t allow that fact to creep into their heads on Thursday. Both teams, perennially Newton’s most well represented at the state meet, will need big performances from underclassmen to advance past their next meet.

Heading into regional competition in Knoxville, the Newton bowling teams are beginning to truly round into form. The boys and girls bowled over the Panthers last week, both perhaps with their best performances on the season.

“The competition will be tough for both teams. The scores between Knoxville and us have been very close,” Newton coach Seth Banwell said. “I expect my teams to stay focused and put forth their best effort. Each bower needs to be able to read the lanes after every shot and make the right adjustments. We can’t afford to miss easy spares; every single pin is so important.”