Mississippi High School Football - Calhoun Academy nips Newton County Academy
September 22, 2023: Calhoun City, MS 38916
In Friday's non-league match, the host Calhoun Academy Cougars football squad scored a close 48-46 victory over the Newton County Academy Generals.
In their next game, the Cougars clash with the Hebron Christian Eagles (Pheba, MS) in a MAIS 8-Man 1A District 1 (8 Man) match, on Friday, September 29. Calhoun Academy will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 1-4 record after their 52-24 league loss to Lee Academy (Marianna, AR).
The Generals (6-1) will now prepare for their match against Deer Creek (Arcola, MS). The Warriors enter the MAIS 8-Man 2A District 2 (8 Man) match with a 1-5 record. In their last match, Deer Creek was nudged by DeSoto (West Helena, AR), 70-30, in a non-league match.