They say winning solves everything.
 

It's certainly been the case for the Newton football team the past two weeks. Following a demoralizing 49-7 loss at Class 3A No. 3 Grinnell on Sept. 21, the Cardinals had a 1-4 record. It was one of the worst losses in school history, as Grinnell led 42-7 at halftime.
 

Two weeks later, Newton is riding high and has the playoffs in its sights. The Cards beat Dallas Center-Grimes 17-7 on Sept. 28, and are coming off a thrilling 17-13 road upset over then-No. 8 Adel-DeSoto-Minburn last Friday.