Oskaloosa’s boys just missed their first Little Hawkeye Conference win of the season Monday (2/1), as they lost at Newton 35-30.  The Indians were up 28-27 with 2:17 to play. But within the next minute, Newton’s Parker Aalbers made three of four free throws to put the Cardinals in front 30-28 and the Indians weren’t able to catch up.  Keaton Flaherty had 18 points for Oskaloosa, as the Indians are now 1-13 overall and 0-10 in the Conference.  Brody Bauer had 18 to lead Newton.

In girls’ basketball Monday, Newton defeated Oskaloosa 61-43 in Newton.  Chassidy Henwood had 19 points for the Cardinals, who got their first Little Hawkeye Conference win of the year.  Presley Blommers had 19 for Oskaloosa.  The Indians girls are now 6-11 on the year and 1-9 in the Conference.

Tuesday night (2/2), Oskaloosa plays at Pella.  You can hear the Indians on KMZN AM & FM; pregame at 6, girls’ game at 6:15 and boys around 7:40.