The Newton baseball team traveled to Dallas Center‑Grimes on Monday and saw their conference record slip after a 3‑2 defeat. The Cardinals plated two runs in the opening frame before surrendering three in the bottom half, ultimately falling short despite a late rally.
Offensive Highlights and Record Implications
Aaden Grimm led the offense with three hits in three at‑bats and two RBI, while Lane Rozendaal contributed an RBI triple that drove in two more runs. Newton managed only five hits overall, compared with six from the opposition, which also drew four walks. The loss dropped the Cardinals to 6‑10 overall and 2‑7 in conference play, and they are scheduled to host Norwalk on Friday.
Softball Squad Faces Shutout
The Newton softball team was blanked 13‑0 in three innings by sixth‑ranked Dallas Center‑Grimes. The Cardinals recorded no hits, walked four batters and committed four errors, while the Mustangs posted ten hits, eight earned runs and three stolen bases. The defeat moved the softball side to 7‑7 overall and 3‑6 in conference, with a road contest against Boone looming at 7 p.m.
Both programs will look to rebound as they navigate the remainder of their schedules, with the baseball team set to meet Norwalk and the softball squad preparing for its showdown in Boone.