Published on November 9, 2026 6:49 am
Last Updated on November 9, 2026 6:55 am
Newton High School’s season came to a close in the Class 2A Football Playoffs Friday.
Johnston City handed the Eagles a 16-7 loss.
Newton’s Maddox Horner scored the opening touchdown on a 61-yard run.
But Johnston City came back on a touchdown by Hayden Burton and the two-point conversion was good to give the Indians an 8-7 lead.
In the second quarter, Burton scored again and the Indians held a 16-7 lead and that’s where the scoring ended.
Johnston City’s defense held Newton down.
Parker Harrison had six solo tackles for the Eagles and eight assists. Harrison Kinkade had two solo tackles and eight assists. Ian Kessler finished with four solo tackles and five assists.
Johnston City now moves on with a perfect 11-0 record to face Nashville in the second round.
Newton ends its season with a 7-4 record.