The Norwalk Warrior’s girls basketball team took care of business Wednesday evening in the the Class 4A Region 5 Quarterfinal dominating the Newton Cardinals 56-19.

The game started off a competitive affair with Norwalk and Newton trading baskets in the first quarter in a tight three point game with Norwalk leading 9-6 after the first period. In the second quarter the Norwalk defense would assert themselves keeping Newton scoreless in the quarter while turning steals and turnovers into quick points on the offensive end as Norwalk would lead 30-6 at the break.

Freshman Bailey Birmingham who was held scoreless in the first half would erupt in the second half to lead all scores with 13 points. Norwalk’s defense would continue to cause havoc the rest of the way as Nowalk would only allow 13 points defensively in the second half on their way to the 56-19 win.

Head Coach Jill Martin tells KNIA Sports she was very pleased with her team’s effort on both sides of the ball and was happy with her team’s full effort. She says with postseason play its a fresh start and she is looking forward to what her team brings on Saturday.

With the win the Warrior’s will now hit the road Saturday to face the Blue Jays of Bondurant-Farrar in the Class 4A Region 5 Semifinals.