March 29, 2024

Newton JV volleyball plays in tournament

INDIANOLA — Newton High’s junior varsity volleyball team played in the Indianola Junior Varsity Invitational tournament Saturday. The Cardinals went 1-3 in pool play.

“There were some great teams in this tournament,” NHS assistant coach Kristina McNew said. “The girls started off slow, but finished with a win over East.”

Newton lost 21-16, 21-12 to Indianola and dropped a 21-17, 21-14 decision to Urbandale. The Cardinals lost to Ankeny Centennial, 21-6, 21-5.

Newton finished the day with a 21-12, 21-14 win over Des Moines East.

The junior varsity plays at home Tuesday against Grinnell in Little Hawkeye Conference action. It goes to Brooklyn Saturday for a tournament hosted by BGM.

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