Football Recap: Newton County Gets the Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2025, 3:41am

Football Recap: Newton County Cougars vs. Morton Panthers

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the MS High School Activities Assn. (MHSAA) & Newton County High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

08/29/25 - Home32-21 W
09/04/20 - Home32-13 W
09/06/19 - Away43-7 W

Newton County won the last time they faced Morton and things went their way on Friday too. The Cougars walked away with a 32-21 victory over the Panthers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.

Among those leading the charge was Byron Pruitt, who rushed for 51 yards and two scores on only six carries.

Newton County's win bumped their record up to 2-0.

Coming up, Newton County will venture away from home to face off against Raleigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Morton, they will square off against West Lauderdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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