March 28, 2024

Cardinals climb to No. 10 in 3A poll

Newton High’s Cardinals moved into the No. 10 ranking in Class 3A in this week’s Associated Press Iowa high school football poll.

The Cardinals’ 45-6 win over Benton Community of Van Horne Friday gave Newton’s its first 4-0 start since the 2011 football season. Newton is 2-0 in Class 3A District 6 play.

It will be Class 3A’s No. 10 Newton against No. 9 Gilbert on Friday at Gilbert in a district contest.

See the rest the full AP Iowa high school rankings on page 2B.