Football Game Preview: Newton Eagles vs. Warren Warriors

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Previous 5 Games

11/01/24 - Away	64-0 W
09/22/23 - Home	58-0 W
09/23/22 - Away	53-6 W
10/15/21 - Home	61-6 W
10/17/20 - Away	68-0 W

Newton is a perfect 5-0 against Warren since October of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Eagles will host the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Newton's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Warren has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Newton's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 62-0 win over Trinity. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four matchup, Warren brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by a 47-21 margin over Northside Lions Sports Association on Friday. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Warren had a senior duo take command as Slade Mashaw rushed for 157 yards and two TDs on only six carries and James Barlow rushed for 117 yards on only 12 carries. Mashaw really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.

Warren was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 440 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Newton's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Warren, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.

Everything came up roses for Newton against Warren when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 64-0 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.