The Newton Cardinals will face off against the Pella Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Pella Christian will have to contend with a Newton team hungry for a victory, something the squad hasn't seen since March 28. Neither Newton nor Benton could gain the upper hand on Saturday so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. That draw made it five straight for Newton.
Meanwhile, Pella Christian kept a clean sheet against Albia on Friday. They blew past the Blue Demons 9-0. Pella Christian have beaten Albia the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Albia has come to flipping the script.
Pella Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-0. With that draw, Newton's record moves to 0-2-5.
Newton beat Pella Christian 2-0 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Cardinals repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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