Mississippi High School Football - Newton knocks off Pelahatchie
October 22, 2010: Pelahatchie, MS 39145 The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) and the host Pelahatchie Chiefs (Pelahatchie, MS), observed Newton's football squad thwart Pelahatchie by a count of 34-13.
The Tigers now own a 6-6 record. They play next when they host Scott Central for a 2A Region 5 contest on Friday, October 29. Newton will clash with a Rebels squad coming off a 48-0 non-league win over Kemper Academy (DeKalb, MS). The Rebels record now stands at 12-2.
The Chiefs (5-5) will now prepare for their match against Lake (Lake, MS). The Hornets enter the 2A Region 5 match with a 3-8 record. In their last match, Lake ran past Pisgah (Sandhill, MS), 62-32, in a league match.
First Quarter
Pelahatchie: Ragsdale 39 yd RUN (Elliot kick)
Second Quarter
Pelahatchie: Sullivan 24 yard Pass from Hill (kick failed)