Kemper Academy is 0-4 against Newton County Academy since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Rams will host the Generals at 7:00 p.m.
Kemper Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Prentiss Christian, who was ranked 13th at the time (Kemper Academy was ranked 21st). The Rams took a 26-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saints on Friday.
Meanwhile, Newton County Academy never let their opponents score last Friday. They breezed past Prentiss Christian to the tune of 36-0. That looming 36-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Generals yet this season.
Newton County Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Grady Bergeron and Cooper Savell. Savell's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Newton County Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 20 points in those games. As for Kemper Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Kemper Academy was taken down by Newton County Academy 55-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Thankfully for the Rams, Ty Thrash (who rushed for 59 yards and three scores, and also threw for 180 yards and three TDs on only 12 passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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