A busy night for Newton athletics
Tonight the Newton community will see a doubleheader as both the softball and baseball squads take the field at home. The softball team, carrying a 19‑11 record, is set to host the Chargers from the South Central Conference, while the baseball squad, sitting at 12‑17, will try to end a four‑game losing streak against Gilbert.
The softball contest is scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. and will be broadcast live on 92.1 KRLS, with the KRLS3 stream carrying the action. The Cardinals have averaged nearly six runs per game this season and recently dispatched Fort Madison in five innings, improving to 19‑11 overall. Their opponents, the Chargers, sit at 9‑9 and hold an average just above five runs per game.
In the baseball matchup, the Cardinals will face Gilbert, a team that stands at 13‑10 and averages just under four runs per game. Newton’s baseball side has had five days off and is looking to break a four‑game skid that has left them at 12‑17. The game will also be streamed live on 92.1 KRLS, with pregame coverage kicking off at 6:45 p.m.
Both events promise competitive play and a chance for the Cardinals to boost their season totals. Fans can tune in to the live broadcast to catch every pitch and swing as the teams battle for conference momentum.