January 06, 2025

Forfeits lead Newton girls to wrestling win over Oskaloosa

Cardinals accept six forfeits in win over Indians

By Troy Hyde
Julianna Maldonado-Hidalgo

Newton sophomore Julianna Maldonado-Hidalgo, top, won her contested match at 120 pounds against Oskaloosa on Thursday. The Cardinals downed the Indians 42-19 on the road. (Photo by Colin Peters/Oskaloosa Herald)

OSKALOOSA — Six forfeits powered the Newton girls wrestling team to a 42-19 road win over Oskaloosa on Thursday.

The Indians led the dual 12-0, but Julianna Maldonado-Hidalgo’s pin at 120 pounds kickstarted the Cardinals’ rally.

Grace Guy

Grace Guy

Alivia Conley (125), Jeralys Casanova (130), Heather Hanson (155), Grace Guy (170), Ella Machin (190) and Ashlyn Van Manen (235) all accepted forfeits at their weights.

Newton was 1-3 in contested matches, had a 6-1 advantage in forfeits and there were three double forfeits.

The Cardinals did not have the services of senior Stella Cupples or Kylee Adams, who is ranked second in Class 2A at 105.

Heather Hanson

Heather Hanson