Newton is a perfect 7-0 against New Waverly since October of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Newton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
Newton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 62-7 win over Anderson-Shiro. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 207th, while the Fighting Owls are ranked 745th).
Kendray Porter
| 09/26/25 @ Anderson-Shiro | 104 |
| 09/19/25 vs DeRidder | 136 |
| 09/12/25 @ Tatum | 210 |
| 09/05/25 vs Jefferson | 105 |
Kendray Porter continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 144 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, while also rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Deldrick Samuel was another key back, gaining 115 total yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Newton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 315 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 315 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, New Waverly got themselves on the board against Warren on Friday, but Warren never followed suit. They strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 14-0. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Newton's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for New Waverly, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Newton against New Waverly in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 58-14 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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