The Newton Cardinals volleyball team (Newton, IA), was dropped 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA)

The Eagles (5-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Southeast Warren (Liberty Center, IA). The Warhawks enter the non-league challenge with a 3-12 record. In their last challenge, Southeast Warren was dropped by Wayne (Corydon, IA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals meet the Knoxville Panthers (Knoxville, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 14. Newton will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 7-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (Eddyville, IA).