March 29, 2024

NHS junior varsity, freshmen play in tournaments

Newton High’s junior varsity volleyball team and freshman volleyball team played in different locations Monday evening.

The Cardinal junior varsity competed in a four-team tournament hosted by Prairie City-Monroe in Monroe. The Cardinals went 2-1 on the night.

Newton defeated Knoxville, 15-4, 15-3, and downed host PCM, 15-9, 15-6. The NHS junior varsity lost 15-6, 15-10 to Pella in its first match of the night.

“The girls got off to a slow start losing to Pella. They quickly stepped up their games to beat Knoxville and PCM,” said Mallory Sturtz, NHS junior varsity coach.

Newton’s freshmen traveled to Saydel for a tournament. They lost 21-19, 22-20 to Nevada and 21-17, 21-19 to North Polk.

“The girls played some good volleyball tonight but we fell short,” said Jennifer Moucka, Newton freshman coach. “We had quite a few errors at the net and with our serving.”

Newton’s freshman and junior varsity squads play at home Tuesday against Dallas Center-Grimes, starting at 5:30 p.m. The NHS varsity takes on Dallas Center-Grimes at 7:15 p.m. in Little Hawkeye Conference play.

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