Kountze has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 46-7 defeat at the hands of the Newton Eagles. It was the first time this season that the Lions let down their fans at home.
Kade Bumstead threw for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Kale Carr was his top target, picking up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Kountze's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-2. As for Newton, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Kountze will head out on the road to face off against Anderson-Shiro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kountze is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.7 points per game this season. As for Newton, they will take on Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Newton's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven contests.
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