The Newton Cardinals will square off against the Pella Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
It was a proper cat-fight when Newton faced off against Knoxville on Saturday. Newton fell just short of Knoxville by a score of 48-45. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Panthers are ranked 29th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pella Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They strolled past West Branch with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 69-51. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Pella Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Newton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Newton came up short against Pella Christian when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 51-39. Will Newton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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