Published on August 31, 2025 2:27 pm
Last Updated on August 31, 2025 2:27 pm
NEWTON — Newton High School opened the football season with a 35-21 victory over Bethalto Civic Memorial Friday.
The Eagles moved into a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter and held a 14-7 halftime lead.
Newton scored two more touchdowns in the third quarter and a final tally in the fourth.
Drake Wolf carried the ball 14 times for 65 yards and two touchdowns while Hayden Mulvey gained 17 yards on two attempts for a touchdown.
Dexter Fulton had 13 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown while Wolf had three receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. Mulvey threw 20 completions for 247 yards and two touchdowns.