The Newman International Academy Warriors will play host again on Friday to welcome the Shelton Chargers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Shelton took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Newman International Academy, who comes in off a win.
Newman International Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against Temple Christian by a score of 40-27 on Friday.
Meanwhile, Shelton's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They fell to Pantego Christian 20-14. The loss was the Chargers' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Shelton got top-tier performance from Taylor Ogden, who rushed for 226 yards while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Jaden Ball was in the mix too, providing Shelton with two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Shelton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Newman International Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Shelton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Things could have been worse for Newman International Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 21-6 loss to Shelton in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Newman International Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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