The Newton Eagles came up short against the Wesclin Warriors on Friday and fell 35-28. While the Eagles had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Warriors 7-0.
Wesclin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cael Madden out in front who rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 136 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 passes. Madden's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was William Waggoner, who gained 146 total yards and two touchdowns.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Wesclin, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newton will head out to face off against Casey-Westfield at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Wesclin, they will venture away from home to square off against Nashville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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