Oskaloosa Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Opens Season With Two Wins at Newton

NEWTON, Iowa — The Oskaloosa seventh grade girls basketball team opened its season Monday night with two victories on the road against Newton.

The seventh grade A team defeated Newton 32-23, led by Paisley Doud with 14 points. Brielle Boender, Alivia Johnston, and Aubrey Vance also contributed to the scoring, while Megan Lobe led the team in rebounds.

Oskaloosa also won the combined seventh and eighth grade B game, defeating Newton 18-10. Sarah Goodrich led the team with 12 points.

Coach Kayla Rohr praised the players for their teamwork, communication, and effort throughout both games.

The wins gave Oskaloosa a strong start to the season as the girls continue developing their basketball skills and working together as a team.