After flying high against North Newton last Friday, South Newton came back down to earth. The South Newton Rebels were dealt a 34-6 defeat at the hands of the Tri-County Cavaliers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 34-18 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Lyle Harrington threw for 66 yards on 11 of 24 attempts. On the ground,
Lucas Bogucki rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Tri-County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jonathan Pearson led the charge by rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Pearson also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 17 total tackles and defending a pass. Ayden Justice was another key player, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
South Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Tri-County, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Newton will challenge West Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri-County, they will host Faith Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tri-County's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Faith Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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