Set. Spike.

Newton Senior High's volleyball team is hard at work in the gym this week as fall sports practices began. The senior-laden Cardinals are ready for a strong run in 2013. At left, Sydney Bergman sets the ball during a drill. Above, Bailey Beaderstadt is up for the spike at the net with teammates in position to cover the action. Newton opens the season at home Aug. 27 with its Cardinal Invitational.