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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
NCA
8160832
RCA
7061831
Final score provided by M. Parks.
Generals
Warriors

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDLngQB Rate
#2 T. Burt2546.40023.0125113.3

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#1 B. Thorne188.080
#2 T. Burt271284.72112
#3 C. Savell251385.52411
#23 M. Ferguson100.000
#40 P. Rutledge122.020

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#3 C. Savell24623.0251

Offense - Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

FumLost
#2 T. Burt11
#3 C. Savell11

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRIRTotal
#1 B. Thorne82028
#2 T. Burt128128
#3 C. Savell1384694278
#23 M. Ferguson01919
#40 P. Rutledge22

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#1 B. Thorne88
#2 T. Burt12846174
#3 C. Savell13846184
#23 M. Ferguson00
#40 P. Rutledge22

Defense - Sacks

Sacks
#2 T. Burt1.0

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsAvgFmb RecFR YdsCaus
#1 B. Thorne12020.0
#16 E. Herrington10
#23 M. Ferguson11919.0
#52 A. Castillo1

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLng
#3 C. Savell13030.030
#6 G. Spangler13636.036

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#3 C. Savell59418.82294

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsConv
#2 T. Burt2126
#3 C. Savell2122

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#2 T. Burt22
#3 C. Savell112

Scoring - Conversions

C RushTotal
#2 T. Burt33
#3 C. Savell11

Team summary

Total TDs
NCA
4
RCA
0
Sacks
NCA
1.0
RCA
.0
Interceptions
NCA
2
RCA
0
Passing TDs
NCA
1
RCA
2
Receiving TDs
NCA
1
RCA
0
Rushing TDs
NCA
3
RCA
0
Caused Fumbles
NCA
1
RCA
Fumble Recoveries
NCA
1
RCA
2
Completion Percentage
NCA
.400
RCA
.438
QB Rating
NCA
113.3
RCA
77.1
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Offense

Passing
C
2
7
Att
5
16
Yds
46
148
C%
.400
.438
Avg
23.0
21.1
TD
1
2
Int
-
2
Lng
25
44
QB Rate
113.3
77.1
Rushing
Car
55
33
Yds
276
252
Avg
5.0
7.6
Lng
24
72
100+
2
1
TD
3
0
Receiving
Rec
2
7
Yds
46
148
Avg
23.0
21.1
Lng
25
44
TD
1
0
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
2
3
Lost
2
1
All Purpose Yards
KR
94
56
PR
-
3
IR
39
0
Total
455
459
Total Yards
Total
322
400

Defense

Tackles
Solo
-
54
Asst
-
24
Tot Tckls
58
78
TFL
1.0
4.0
Sacks
Sacks
1.0
.0
Defensive Statistics
Int
2
0
Int Yds
39
0
Avg
19.5
-
Fmb Rec
1
2
FR Yds
0
-4
Caus
1
-

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
6
Yds
-
316
Avg
-
52.7
Lng
-
58
Punts
P
2
0
Yds
66
0
Avg
33.0
-
Lng
36
0
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
5
4
Yds
94
56
Avg
18.8
14.0
Lng
22
32
P Rets
-
1
Yds
-
3
Avg
-
3.0
Lng
-
3
FC
-
1
KR Yds
94
59

Scoring

Points
TDs
4
0
TD Pts
24
0
Conv
8
0
PATs and Field Goals
Att
-
2
Touchdowns
TD Rush
3
0
TD Rec
1
0
Conversions
C Rush
4
0
Total
4
0

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
  1. Check In

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

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:51 PM
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Soggy
    @ 6:51 PM
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:51 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Newton County Academy kicking off to Russell Christian Academy.
    @ 6:55 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 6:56 PM
  8. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy - Pass completed for a TD. NCA 0, RCA 6
    @ 7:01 PM
  9. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Russell Christian Academy - PAT Good. NCA 0, RCA 7
    @ 7:01 PM
  10. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 7:03 PM
  11. 0 - 7

    Punt

    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
    @ 7:11 PM
  12. 0 - 7

    Interception

    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
    Brady Thorne1 - CB, WR
    @ 7:14 PM
  13. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 6, RCA 7
    Taylor Burt2 - DE, QB, RB
    @ 7:19 PM
  14. 8 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 8, RCA 7
    Taylor Burt2 - DE, QB, RB
    @ 7:20 PM
  15. 8 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 7:22 PM
  16. 8 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    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
    @ 7:25 PM
  17. 2nd Quarter
  18. 8 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    NCA 8, RCA 7
    @ 7:26 PM
  19. 14 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt 22 Yd pass completed to #3 Cooper Savell for a TD. NCA 14, RCA 7
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    Taylor Burt2 - DE, QB, RB
    @ 7:30 PM
  20. 16 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 16, RCA 7
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    @ 7:31 PM
  21. 16 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 7:33 PM
  22. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    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
    @ 7:41 PM
  23. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Newton County Academy has turned possession over on downs. Russell Christian Academy has the ball . NCA 16, RCA 7
    @ 7:48 PM
  24. 16 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    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
    @ 7:51 PM
  25. 16 - 7

    Punt

    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
    @ 7:56 PM
  26. 16 - 7

    Interception

    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
    Max Ferguson23 - DB, RB
    @ 7:59 PM
  27. 22 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 22, RCA 7
    Taylor Burt2 - DE, QB, RB
    @ 8:01 PM
  28. 24 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 24, RCA 7
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    @ 8:03 PM
  29. Halftime
  30. 24 - 7

    Halftime

    NCA 24, RCA 7
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    @ 8:06 PM
  31. 3rd Quarter
  32. 24 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Russell Christian Academy to kick off to Newton County Academy.
    @ 8:24 PM
  33. 24 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 8:25 PM
  34. 24 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    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
    @ 8:30 PM
  35. 24 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 24, RCA 13
    @ 8:37 PM
  36. 24 - 13

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 13
    @ 8:38 PM
  37. 24 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 8:39 PM
  38. 24 - 13

    Long Run

    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
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    @ 8:42 PM
  39. 24 - 13

    Fumble Recovery

    Russell Christian Academy recovered a fumble by Newton County Academy and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCA 24, RCA 13
    @ 8:49 PM
  40. 4th Quarter
  41. 24 - 13

    End of 3rd Quarter

    NCA 24, RCA 13
    @ 8:49 PM
  42. 24 - 19

    Passing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy - Pass completed for a TD. NCA 24, RCA 19
    @ 8:54 PM
  43. 24 - 19

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 19
    @ 8:55 PM
  44. 24 - 19

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 8:57 PM
  45. 24 - 19

    Turnover on Downs

    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
    @ 9:01 PM
  46. 24 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 24, RCA 25
    @ 9:07 PM
  47. 24 - 25

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 24, RCA 25
    @ 9:09 PM
  48. 24 - 25

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 9:11 PM
  49. 24 - 25

    Long Run

    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
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    @ 9:12 PM
  50. 30 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newton County Academy - #3 Cooper Savell with a 20 Yd Rushing TD. NCA 30, RCA 25
    Cooper Savell3 - LB, RB, QB
    @ 9:14 PM
  51. 32 - 25

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Newton County Academy - #2 Taylor Burt rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. NCA 32, RCA 25
    Taylor Burt2 - DE, QB, RB
    @ 9:14 PM
  52. 32 - 25

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 9:16 PM
  53. 32 - 31

    Rushing Touchdown

    Russell Christian Academy - Rushing TD. NCA 32, RCA 31
    @ 9:17 PM
  54. 32 - 31

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Russell Christian Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NCA 32, RCA 31
    @ 9:18 PM
  55. 32 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    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
    @ 9:19 PM
  56. Final
  57. 32 - 31

    End of Game

    NCA 32, RCA 31
    @ 9:27 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Michael ParksGenerals Reporter

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.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
NCA
C. Savell190.7
RCA
Passing Yds/G
NCA
T. Burt40.7
RCA
Receiving Yds/G
NCA
RCA
A. Cole50.0
Total Yds/G
NCA
C. Savell228.5
RCA
Tackles/G
NCA
RCA
Sacks/G
NCA
RCA
Points/G
NCA
--
RCA

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
339.4
216.8
Passing Yards/G
53.2
104.3
Receiving Yards/G
53.2
96.8
Total Yards/G
392.5
321.1
Tackles/G
52.5
41.1
Sacks/G
1.9
2.3
Points/G
-
3.3
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
NCA
9.615.111.84.938.7
RCA
20.712.75.76.044.2

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Season recap

Overall record
9-2
10-2
League
3-0
5-0
Non-League
5-1
3-2
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
3-1
5-1
Away
5-1
4-1
Neutral
1-0
1-0
Playoff
1-1
2-0
In-State
7-1
3-2
Out-of-State
2-1
6-0
Win %
.818
.833
District %
1.000
1.000
PF
426
530
PA
229
214
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Common opponents

1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

MS
State Division
CANCEL
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