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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  <-- 1999 <- 2000 -> 2001 --> 2024
2000 Season Highlights
 Gary Risher enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Newton County Academy.
 The Generals finished 4th in District 3.
 
2000 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 18  vs. USC Prep LA  41   0   W       
 Fri., Aug. 25  @ Benton Academy    0   24   L       
 Fri., Sep. 1  vs. East Rankin Academy    0   44   L       
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Wayne Academy   *  0   27   L       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Heidelberg Academy   *  0   56   L       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Leake Academy    6   21   L       
 Fri., Sep. 29  @ Union Academy    20   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  vs. Central Academy   *  19   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Kemper Academy   *  12   51   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20  @ Sylva Bay Academy   *  12   6   W       
 
2000 Season Totals
  Record4-6
  Points Scored110
  Scoring Average11.0
  Points Allowed248
  Defense Average24.8
  Opponents Record49-52
  District Record2-3
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record2-3
  
2000 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 
Heidelberg Academy 13-15341094-0135566-026533  Tom Lewis
Wayne Academy 9-43331222-156314-218139  Billy Caston
Kemper Academy 4-61852193-2125109  Pete McCleskey
Newton County Academy 4-61102482-343146  Gary Risher
Sylva Bay Academy 3-7682541-432155  Chad Odom
Central Academy 1-9384430-531195  Brock White



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