Football Preview: Newton County Academy Generals vs. North Sunflower Academy Rebels
The Newton County Academy Generals will venture away from home to take on the North Sunflower Academy Rebels at 7:59 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Newton County Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Deer Creek, who was ranked 20th in their home state at the time (Newton County Academy was ranked seventh). Newton County Academy blew past Deer Creek 50-22 on the road on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Generals sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Newton County Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from 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. Newton County Academy is undefeated when Thrash posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Cooper Savell was another key back, gaining 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 matches 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.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Sunflower Academy). They were the clear victor by a 32-8 margin over Marvell Academy two weeks ago. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rebels as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Newton County Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for North Sunflower Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Newton County Academy against North Sunflower Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 42-12 win. In that matchup, Newton County Academy amassed a halftime lead of 35-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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