PELLA — Newton High’s freshman and junior varsity boys’ basketball teams lost against Pella Christian squads Thursday at Pella.
The Cardinal freshmen lost 65-34. Constance Grigsby led the Cardinals with nine points and William Cheng added eight points.
Pella Christian beat Newton’s junior varsity, 66-43. Kyle Long fired in 14 points and had two steals for the Cardinals. Grant Garvis added nine points, made two steals and dished out two assists. Aaron Bartels had nine points and two steals.
McKenna Davis and Cheng each had five points. Davis controlled five rebounds. Taylor Greiner scored one point and had two assists.
Next up for the two Newton teams are home games against Indianola on Jan. 20.
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