Newton got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They came out on top against the Oskaloosa Indians by a score of 3-1. The victory continues a trend for Newton in their matchups with Oskaloosa: they've now won three in a row.

Cardinals
05/06/25 @ Oskaloosa | 3-1 |
05/01/25 @ Des Moines East | 4-0 |
04/25/25 @ Williamsburg | 6-0 |
Newton's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matches. As for Oskaloosa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8-1 record this season.
Newton will venture away from home to square off against Hoover at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oskaloosa, they will host Albia at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Albia will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Oskaloosa surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps