Newton Eagles (Newton, TX) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the host New Waverly Bulldogs (New Waverly, TX), 56-14 in a league battle.

With the win, Newton improves its record to 3-3 on the season. The Eagles host Woodville (Woodville, TX) to play the Eagles in a 3A-2 Region III District 12 battle on Friday, October 11. The Eagles go into the battle with a record of 5-1. Woodville won 58-0 in their recent league battle against Warren (Warren, TX)

The Bulldogs now have a 2-3 record. They play next when they travel to Anderson-Shiro for a 3A-2 Region III District 12 battle on Friday, October 11. New Waverly will play a Fighting Owls team coming off a 62-7 league loss to Newton (Newton, TX). The Fighting Owls record now stands at 4-1.