News

We now have 561 teams &  
123,432 games on AHSFHS.org.




Newton County Academy Football Team History


Newton County Academy Generals
Newton County Academy

14602 HWY 15 South Decatur, MS
Stadium:
Colors: Red, White & Gold
Coach: Larry Therrell

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Playoffs OT

Select Year:    
1972  <-- 1978 <- 1979 -> 1980 --> 2024
1979 Season Highlights
 Larry Therrell enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Newton County Academy.
 
1979 Season
   
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 24   OPEN               
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Wayne Academy   *  6   22   L       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Winston Academy   *  12   53   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Clarke Academy   *  12   8   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Heidelberg Academy   *  14   44   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Lamar   *  24   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Jeff Davis    18   46   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12   OPEN               
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ Kemper Academy   *  24   41   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Sylva Bay Academy   *  14   24   L       
 Fri., Aug. 24  vs. East Rankin Academy   *  6   21   L       
 
1979 Season Totals
  Record2-7
  Points Scored130
  Scoring Average14.4
  Points Allowed272
  Defense Average30.2
  Opponents Record56-42 -1
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record0-4
  
1979  South Central Conference  Standings
  Regular Season   Conference Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
 East
Heidelberg Academy 11-1340988-0-025948  Buddy Sauls
Kemper Academy 7-32271577-1-0213103  Jay Miller
Winston Academy 6-3-12041326-2-019191  Robert Herring
Jeff Davis 6-31771284-3-0111104  
Wayne Academy 6-41661374-4-0118118  
Lamar 3-71592452-6-0121206  Maurice Carkuff
Newton County Academy 2-71302722-6-0112226  Larry Therrell
Clarke Academy 2-71081921-7-094180  John Blackburn
Sylva Bay Academy 1-9462411-8-046210  Paul Duke
 West
Tri-County Academy 8-2295657-1-028239  Tim House
East Rankin Academy 8-22481236-1-019175  Don Richardson
Porters Chapel Academy 5-52001814-2-0127112  Andy Brantley
Rankin Academy 5-51541394-2-011056  Johnny Pearson
Simpson Academy 4-61201403-4-09179  Hamp Gaston
Union Academy 3-7962122-4-046109  
Rebul Academy 2-7761501-6-070130  Tommy Smith
Central Hinds Academy 0-10124410-7-06325  



Some records may be incomplete. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school.
Join us to submit corrections and new information.




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.