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Newton County Academy Football Team History


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Newton County Academy

14602 HWY 15 South Decatur, MS
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Colors: Red, White & Gold
Coach: Richard Sykes

 

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1972  <-- 1972 <- 1972 -> 1973 --> 2023
1972 Season Highlights
 Richard Sykes enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Newton County Academy.
 This was the first season Newton County Academy fielded a team.
 
1972 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 1   Rankin Academy    0   40   L       
 Fri., Sep. 8   Wayne Academy    8   30   L       
 Fri., Sep. 15   Winona Christian    6   34   L       
 Fri., Sep. 22   Clarke Academy   *  0   32   L       
 Fri., Sep. 29   Heidelberg Academy   *  12   38   L       
 Fri., Oct. 6   Pearl River Academy    6   37   L       
 Fri., Oct. 13   Jeff Davis    6   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20   Brookhaven Academy    12   31   L       
 Fri., Oct. 27   Lake Academy    31   18   W       
 Sat., Nov. 4  @ Sylva Bay Academy   *  6   22   L       
 
1972 Season Totals
  Record1-9
  Points Scored87
  Scoring Average8.7
  Points Allowed296
  Defense Average29.6
  Opponents Record40-44
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-1
  
1972  South Central Conference  Standings
  Regular Season   Conference Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
 East
Heidelberg Academy 10-23371764-0-015462  Buddy Sauls
Clarke Academy 6-3193873-1-011533  Bob Jones
Scott County Christian 2-8112291  A.B. Crofford
Sylva Bay Academy 2-5802010-1-0035  
Newton County Academy 1-9872960-3-01892  Richard Sykes
 West
Terry Academy 8-2192483-2-08340  Wayne Johnson
Woodland Hills 5-41591242-3-010566  Gerald Sartin
Rebul Academy 9-1-1218881-0-0286  Larry Kinslow
Rankin Academy 7-215887  Doug Elmore
Union Academy 4-3-1157195  
Central Hinds Academy 0-960310  Glenn Neal



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