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Newton County Academy Football Team History


Newton County Academy Generals
Newton County Academy

14602 HWY 15 South Decatur, MS
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Colors: Red, White & Gold
Coach: Gary Risher

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Playoffs OT

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1972  <-- 1995 <- 1996 -> 1997 --> 2024
1996 Season Highlights
 Gary Risher enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Newton County Academy.
 The Generals finished 4th in District 3.
 
1996 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 30  vs. East Rankin Academy    39   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 6  @ Rebul Academy    46   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Woodland Hills    14   24   L       
 Fri., Sep. 20  vs. Sylva Bay Academy   *  20   12   W       
 Fri., Sep. 27  @ Winston Academy   *  0   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 4  @ Kemper Academy   *  18   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 11  vs. Central Academy   *  39   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  vs. Leake Academy    33   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25  @ Porters Chapel Academy    20   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 1  vs. Wayne Academy   *  0   32   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 8  @ Deer Creek    8   57   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
1996 Season Totals
  Record7-4
  Points Scored237
  Scoring Average21.5
  Points Allowed173
  Defense Average15.7
  Opponents Record64-54
  District Record3-2
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record3-3
  
1996 Class MAIS-A District 3 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   District Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Winston Academy 11-13911991-138695-017695  Mark Hudspeth
Wayne Academy 7-42731260-114343-212763  Gary Gore
Sylva Bay Academy 6-42011473-2116101  Mike Tucker
Newton County Academy 7-42371730-18573-27771  Gary Risher
Central Academy 3-71473111-457187  
Kemper Academy 4-61851630-56399  



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