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The Russell Christian Academy (Meridian, MS) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Newton County Academy (Decatur, MS) by a score of 32-31.

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Final score provided by M. Parks.
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Game Stats

Newton County Academy

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2546.40023.0125113.3
2Taylor Burt (Sr)2546.40023.0125113.3
Russell Christian Academy

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals716148.43821.1224477.1
9Bo Morphis (Jr)716148.43821.1224477.1
Newton County Academy

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals552765.02423
1Brady Thorne (Jr)188.080
2Taylor Burt (Sr)271284.72112
3Cooper Savell (Sr)251385.52411
23Max Ferguson (Jr)100.000
40Parker Rutledge (So)122.020
Russell Christian Academy

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals332527.67210
1Carter Simmons (Sr)49022.57200
7Jace Wood (Jr)5275.41300
9Bo Morphis (Jr)241355.64810
Newton County Academy

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals24623.0251
3Cooper Savell (Sr)24623.0251
Russell Christian Academy

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals714821.1440
1Carter Simmons (Sr)155.050
7Jace Wood (Jr)12222.0220
8Andrew Cole (Sr)410827.0440
15Myles Coleman (Sr)11313.0130
Newton County Academy

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
2Taylor Burt (Sr)11
3Cooper Savell (Sr)11
Russell Christian Academy

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals31
5Joey Burns (Sr)10
9Bo Morphis (Jr)21
Newton County Academy

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals276469439455
1Brady Thorne (Jr)82028
2Taylor Burt (Sr)128128
3Cooper Savell (Sr)1384694278
23Max Ferguson (Jr)01919
40Parker Rutledge (So)22
Russell Christian Academy

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals2521485630459
1Carter Simmons (Sr)90500095
2Decker Mckenzie (Sr)00320032
3Koltan Frapp (Sr)000303
7Jace Wood (Jr)272200049
8Andrew Cole (Sr)0108000108
9Bo Morphis (Jr)1350000135
12Emmerie Watson (Sr)00100010
15Myles Coleman (Sr)01300013
24Grayson Garrett (Jr)00140014
Newton County Academy

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals2764646322
1Brady Thorne (Jr)88
2Taylor Burt (Sr)12846174
3Cooper Savell (Sr)13846184
40Parker Rutledge (So)22
Russell Christian Academy

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals252148148400
1Carter Simmons (Sr)900595
7Jace Wood (Jr)2702249
8Andrew Cole (Sr)00108108
9Bo Morphis (Jr)1351480283
15Myles Coleman (Sr)001313
Newton County Academy

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals581.0
1Brady Thorne (Jr)7
2Taylor Burt (Sr)61.0
3Cooper Savell (Sr)7
16Eli Herrington (Fr)5
22Maddox Jackson (Jr)2
23Max Ferguson (Jr)6
26John Hardy (So)5
51Cooper Thrash (So)6
52Amos Castillo (Sr)6
57Ethan Woodham (Jr)6
75Andrew Boothe (Sr)2
Russell Christian Academy

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5424784.0
1Carter Simmons (Sr)5271.0
2Decker Mckenzie (Sr)66121.0
3Koltan Frapp (Sr)325.0
5Joey Burns (Sr)314.0
7Jace Wood (Jr)549.0
8Andrew Cole (Sr)83111.0
10Brett Gibson (Sr)14317.0
15Myles Coleman (Sr)426.0
50Andrew Eaves (Jr)1011.0
77Brogan Null (Sr)516.0
Newton County Academy

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
2Taylor Burt (Sr)1.0

Sacks

Russell Christian Academy has not entered any sacks stats.
Newton County Academy

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals23919.5101
1Brady Thorne (Jr)12020.0
16Eli Herrington (Fr)10
23Max Ferguson (Jr)11919.0
52Amos Castillo (Sr)1
Russell Christian Academy

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals0002-400
8Andrew Cole (Sr)0001000
77Brogan Null (Sr)0001-400

Kickoffs

Newton County Academy has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Russell Christian Academy

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals631652.7580
15Myles Coleman (Sr)631652.7580
Newton County Academy

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals26633.036
3Cooper Savell (Sr)13030.030
6G. Spangler (Fr)13636.036

Punts

Russell Christian Academy has not entered any punts stats.
Newton County Academy

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals59418.82294
3Cooper Savell (Sr)59418.82294
Russell Christian Academy

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals45614.032133.03159
2Decker Mckenzie (Sr)23216.032000032
3Koltan Frapp (Sr)000133.0313
12Emmerie Watson (Sr)11010.010000010
24Grayson Garrett (Jr)11414.014000014
Newton County Academy

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals4248
2Taylor Burt (Sr)2126
3Cooper Savell (Sr)2122

Points

Russell Christian Academy has not entered any points stats.

PATs and Field Goals

Newton County Academy has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Russell Christian Academy

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals02.00000
15Myles Coleman (Sr)02.00000
Newton County Academy

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals314
2Taylor Burt (Sr)22
3Cooper Savell (Sr)112

Touchdowns

Russell Christian Academy has not entered any touchdowns stats.
Newton County Academy

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals44
2Taylor Burt (Sr)33
3Cooper Savell (Sr)11

Conversions

Russell Christian Academy has not entered any conversions stats.

Game Story

Mississippi High School Football - Newton County Academy nips Russell Christian Academy

August 29, 2025: Meridian, MS 39301

Spectators at Friday's non-league bout between the Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS) and the host Russell Christian Academy Warriors (Meridian, MS), saw Newton County Academy's football squad edge Russell Christian Academy by a count of 32-31.

The Generals (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Christ Covenant (Ridgeland, MS). The enter the non-league contest with a 1-1 record. In their last contest, Christ Covenant got by Sylva Bay Academy (Bay Springs, MS), 28-22, in a non-league contest.

Coming up next, the Warriors confront the Cornerstone Christian Eagles (Rainsville, AL) in a Christian (8 Man) contest, on Friday, September 5. Russell Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Eagles enter the contest with a 1-0 record after their 65-62 non-league win over Trinity Christian Homeschool (Pelham, AL).

Michael ParksGenerals Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. NCA 0, RCA 0
    Posted @ 6:50p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:51p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Soggy
    Posted @ 6:51p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:51p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter
    Newton County Academy kicking off to Russell Christian Academy.
    Posted @ 6:55p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Russell Christian Academy1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy kicked off to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 35-yard line. NCA 0, RCA 0
    Posted @ 6:56p
  7. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - Pass completed for a TD. NCA 0, RCA 6
    Posted @ 7:01p
  8. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Russell Christian Academy1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - PAT Good. NCA 0, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:01p
  9. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 27-yard line. NCA 0, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:03p
  10. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Russell Christian Academy1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy has punted to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 33-yard line. NCA 0, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:11p
  11. 0 - 7

    Interception

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #1 Brady Thorne intercepts a Russell Christian Academy pass and has the ball on Russell Christian Academy's 25-yard line. NCA 0, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:14p
  12. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 6, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:19p
  13. 8 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 8, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:20p
  14. 8 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Russell Christian Academy1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy kicked off to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCA 8, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:22p
  15. 8 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Newton County Academy1st Quarter Under a minute
    Newton County Academy recovered a fumble by Russell Christian Academy and has the ball on Russell Christian Academy's 31-yard line. NCA 8, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:25p
  16. 8 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    NCA 8, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:26p
  17. 14 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt 22 Yd pass completed to #3 Cooper Savell for a TD. NCA 14, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:30p
  18. 16 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:31p
  19. 16 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Russell Christian Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy kicked off to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 25-yard line. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:33p
  20. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy has turned possession over on downs. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 40-yard line. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:41p
  21. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Russell Christian Academy2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy has turned possession over on downs. Russell Christian Academy has the ball . NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:48p
  22. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy has turned possession over on downs. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 40-yard line. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:51p
  23. 16 - 7

    Punt

    Russell Christian Academy2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy has punted to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 30-yard line. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:56p
  24. 16 - 7

    Interception

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Newton County Academy - #23 Max Ferguson intercepts a Russell Christian Academy pass and has the ball on Russell Christian Academy's 44-yard line. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Posted @ 7:59p
  25. 22 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 22, RCA 7
    Posted @ 8:01p
  26. 24 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 24, RCA 7
    Posted @ 8:03p
  27. 24 - 7

    Halftime

    Halftime
    NCA 24, RCA 7
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:06p
  28. 24 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Russell Christian Academy3rd Quarter
    Russell Christian Academy to kick off to Newton County Academy.
    Posted @ 8:24p
  29. 24 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 7
    Posted @ 8:25p
  30. 24 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Russell Christian Academy3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy recovered a fumble by Newton County Academy and has the ball on Newton County Academy's 44-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 7
    Posted @ 8:30p
  31. 24 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:37p
  32. 24 - 13

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:38p
  33. 24 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 30-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:39p
  34. 24 - 13

    Long Run

    Newton County Academy3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell with a long run. Newton County Academy has the ball on Russell Christian Academy's 45-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:42p
  35. 24 - 13

    Fumble Recovery

    Russell Christian Academy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Russell Christian Academy recovered a fumble by Newton County Academy and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:49p
  36. 24 - 13

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    NCA 24, RCA 13
    Posted @ 8:49p
  37. 24 - 19

    Passing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - Pass completed for a TD. NCA 24, RCA 19
    Posted @ 8:54p
  38. 24 - 19

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 19
    Posted @ 8:55p
  39. 24 - 19

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 25-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 19
    Posted @ 8:57p
  40. 24 - 19

    Turnover on Downs

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy has turned possession over on downs. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on Newton County Academy's 33-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 19
    Posted @ 9:01p
  41. 24 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 24, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:07p
  42. 24 - 25

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:09p
  43. 24 - 25

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 47-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:11p
  44. 24 - 25

    Long Run

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell with a long run. Newton County Academy has the ball on Russell Christian Academy's 29-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:12p
  45. 30 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell with a 20 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 30, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:14p
  46. 32 - 25

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 32, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:14p
  47. 32 - 25

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Newton County Academy kicked off to Russell Christian Academy. Russell Christian Academy has the ball on their own 27-yard line. NCA 32, RCA 25
    Posted @ 9:16p
  48. 32 - 31

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 32, RCA 31
    Posted @ 9:17p
  49. 32 - 31

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 32, RCA 31
    Posted @ 9:18p
  50. 32 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newton County Academy4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Russell Christian Academy kicked off to Newton County Academy. Newton County Academy has the ball on their own 23-yard line. NCA 32, RCA 31
    Posted @ 9:19p
  51. 32 - 31

    End of Game

    Final
    NCA 32, RCA 31
    Posted @ 9:27p

NCA @ RCA Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 29, 2025 @ 7p
The Russell Christian Academy (Meridian, MS) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Newton County Academy (Decatur, MS) by a score of 32-31.

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Rankings & Records

Newton County Academy (25-26)

MSClass
22
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
9-23-03-15-11-0.8181.000426229

Russell Christian Academy (25-26)

MSClass
31
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
10-25-05-14-11-0.8331.000530214

Team Scoring Averages

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Newton County Academy
9.615.111.84.938.7
Russell Christian Academy
20.712.75.76.044.2

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Team Stat Comparison

Newton County AcademyRussell Christian Academy
339.4Rushing Yards Per Game216.8
53.2Passing Yards Per Game104.3
53.2Receiving Yards Per Game96.8
392.5Total Yards Per Game321.1
52.5Tackles Per Game41.1
1.9Sacks Per Game2.3
-Points Per Game3.3

Team Leaders

Newton County AcademyRussell Christian AcademyNational Avg.
#3 Cooper Savell190.7Rushing Yards Per Game#9 Bo Morphis71.811.0
#2 Taylor Burt40.7Passing Yards Per Game#9 Bo Morphis100.010.7
#3 Cooper Savell25.7Receiving Yards Per Game#8 Andrew Cole50.08.7
#3 Cooper Savell228.5Total Yards Per Game#9 Bo Morphis172.724.5
#52 Amos Castillo5.5Tackles Per Game#10 Brett Gibson7.42.6
#2 Taylor Burt0.8Sacks Per Game#1 Carter Simmons0.80.2
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Points Per Game#9 Bo Morphis2.01.9

Record Breakdown

Newton County Academy (25-26)

Russell Christian Academy (25-26)

9-2
Overall
10-2
3-0
League
5-0
5-1
Non-League
3-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-0
Common Opponent
2-0
3-1
Home
5-1
5-1
Away
4-1
1-0
Neutral
1-0
1-1
Playoff
2-0
7-1
In-State
3-2
2-1
Out-of-State
6-0