Mississippi High School Football - Newton felled by Philadelphia
October 27, 2022: Newton, MS 39345
The Newton Tigers football team (Newton, MS), was knocked off 50-28 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting Philadelphia Tornadoes (Philadelphia, MS)
The Tornadoes (5-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Pelahatchie (Pelahatchie, MS). The Chiefs come into the non-league challenge with a 2-8 record. In their last challenge, Pelahatchie knocked off Puckett (Puckett, MS), 40-16, in a league challenge.
The Tigers now sport a 5-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Velma Jackson for a non-league bout on Friday, November 4. Newton will face a Falcons squad coming off a 42-21 league loss to Scott Central (Forest, MS). The Falcons record now stands at 5-4.