Football Recap: Newnan Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 31, 2024, 6:11pm

Football Recap: Newnan Cougars vs. Locust Grove Wildcats

It was a proper cat-fight when Newnan challenged Locust Grove on Tuesday. The Newnan Cougars came up short against the Locust Grove Wildcats, falling 28-7. The Cougars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

It was another big night for Katie Smith, who threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.4% of her passes for Locust Grove. Smith has been hot , having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Little, who picked up 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Newnan's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Locust Grove, they pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing Griffin the next time they take the field. Newnan will head out to face Griffin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Locust Grove will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.

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