East Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Seneca Indians, falling 63-21. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 50-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why East Newton lost, don't look at River Enlow. Despite the final result, he rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
East Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Seneca, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
East Newton will head out on the road to square off against McDonald County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Seneca, they will face off against Lamar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seneca will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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