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Newton is 0-3 against Andover since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Railroaders will square off against the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Newton has given up an average of 37.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newton's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Salina Central on Friday. They were outmatched by the Mustangs and fell 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Railroaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Mustangs are ranked 40th).
Meanwhile, Andover entered their tilt with Eisenhower on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed past the Tigers to the tune of 35-7. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Newton better keep an eye on Pete Vega. He was instrumental in Andover's win, rushing for 182 yards and one TD. Those 182 rushing yards gave Vega a new career-high.
Andover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Andover now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Newton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Newton was dealt a bruising 40-13 defeat at the hands of Andover in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Railroaders were down 27-7.
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