Football Game Preview: Newton Eagles vs. Wall Hawks

The Newton Eagles and the Wall Hawks will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 13 matchups -- so hopefully Wall likes a good challenge.

Newton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 74-20 win over East Bernard. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 36th, while the Brahmas are ranked 136th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

Kendray Porter Jr.

Rushing Yards

12/11/25 vs East Bernard	137
12/05/25 @ Arp	231
11/28/25 @ Troup	153
11/21/25 vs De Kalb	219

Newton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kendray Porter Jr., who rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. Porter Jr.'s rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 137 rushing yards. Cavland Hunter was another major influence, as he rushed for 61 yards and ran in a TD.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Newton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in 13 consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Wall put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 28-25 victory over Gunter. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since September 13, 2024.

Wall's win came from a few key players Newton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Landon York, who threw for 207 yards and a pair of TDs.

Newton's record is now 14-1. As for Wall, their record now sits at 15-0.

The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. Newton has deployed a run-first offense that has averaged 281 rushing yards a game. Meanwhile, Wall has preferred to attack from the air: they average 281.2 passing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Thursday? There's only one way to find out.