Football Recap: Newton County Academy Generals vs. Deer Creek Warriors
On Friday, Newton County Academy faced Deer Creek in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Newton County Academy Generals blew past the Deer Creek Warriors, posting a 50-22 victory on the road. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won four contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Newton County Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ty Thrash, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 118 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Thrash is becoming a predictor of Newton County Academy's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another rusher making a difference was Cooper Savell, who gained 164 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Newton County Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Newton County Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Logan Usry and Savell. Usry is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Newton County Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Deer Creek, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Newton County Academy will face off against North Sunflower Academy at 7:59 p.m. on Friday. Newton County Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.8 points per game this season. As for Deer Creek, they and Humphreys Academy are set to duel on Friday. Humphreys Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Deer Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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