The Newton Tigers will square off against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newton has given up an average of 31.7 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newton is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They lost 38-14 to Lake.
Despite the defeat, Newton got top-tier performance from Tazayvion Townsend, who picked up 63 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 43 yards and one score. Townsend was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 60 yards.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pelahatchie). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 64-6 victory over West Lincoln. The Chiefs haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Newton better keep an eye on Tadarius Collier. He was instrumental in Pelahatchie's win, rushing for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 165 yards and three TDs.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Pelahatchie, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
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