Newton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 40-15 to the Choctaw Central Warriors on Friday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2018.
Although Newton took the loss, they still got scores from Rayshon Bunkley and Jymarques Holder.
Kooper Wesley went supernova For Choctaw Central., rushing for 128 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 133 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, Wesley racked up 88.4 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024.
Newton has already played their next contest, a 36-14 win against Mount Olive on the 5th. As for Choctaw Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 47-7 victory against Cherokee on the 5th.
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