It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Newton County Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Deer Creek Warriors, posting a 55-18 win. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won eight games by 26 points or more so far this season.
Cooper Savell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 115 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Ty Thrash, who rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries.
Newton County Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in 26 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Newton County Academy's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Harrison Wall and Amos Castillo, who racked up four sacks between them. Castillo also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Newton County Academy pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Deer Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Newton County Academy will face off against Ben's Ford Christian on Friday. Ben's Ford Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Newton County Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Deer Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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