Iowa High School Softball - Newton held off by Prairie City-Monroe
July 7, 2025: Newton, IA 50208 The Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs got by the host Newton Cardinals softball squad by a count of 9-8 in Monday's non-league challenge.
Next, the Mustangs meet the Southeast Valley Jaguars (Gowrie, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, July 10. Prairie City-Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 22-4 season record. The Jaguars go into the challenge with a 13-12 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Webster City (Webster City, IA).
The Cardinals (8-20) will now prepare for their match against Pella (Pella, IA). The Dutch come into the Little Hawkeye match with a 20-12 record. In their last match, Pella nipped Saydel (Des Moines, IA), 10-0, in a non-league match.