Football Recap: South Newton Rebels vs. North Newton Spartans
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Newton). They claimed a resounding 48-13 victory over the North Newton Spartans on the road. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rebels with their most commanding win of the season.
Lucas Bogucki was his usual excellent self, rushing for 230 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. Lyle Harrington was another key player, throwing for 100 yards and two touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, South Newton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for South Newton and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for North Newton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
South Newton will host Tri-County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tri-County's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so South Newton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for North Newton, they will venture away from home to take on West Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Newton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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