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Newton Football Team History


Newton Tigers
Newton High School

201 West 1st Street Newton, MS
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Colors: Royal Blue & White
Coach: James Nelson

 

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1930  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024
1971 Season Highlights
 James Nelson enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Newton.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 3   Morton    21   33   L       
 Fri., Sep. 10   Quitman    12   40   L       
 Fri., Sep. 17   Decatur    28   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24   Kosciusko    30   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1   Eupora    21   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8   Forest    19   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 15   Louisville    6   35   L       
 Fri., Oct. 22   Bay Springs    18   16   W       
 Fri., Oct. 29   Philadelphia    44   24   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5   Union    14   22   L       
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored213
  Scoring Average21.3
  Points Allowed230
  Defense Average23.0
  Opponents Record56-42 -1
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-0
  



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.