Timberwolve
09-15-2001, 10:50 AM
Probably one of the finest comeback victories I have witnessed in High School football during the past 20 years occurred last night when the 21-3A Newton Eagles traveled to the Crockett Bulldogs' stadium. Without a doubt, the Eagles had revenge on their minds for last year's loss by a couple of points to Crockett in the last seconds of the game.
Crockett's first possession resulted in a touchdown then they followed with probably the finest on-side kick in school history. That perfectly executed kick lead to another Crockett possession and again, another score! Before Newton's offensive even left the sidelines for play, Crockett lead the game 12-0. (Both point after attempts failed.)
When the clock ran down to end the first half, Crockett had cranked up 26 points and Newton trailed with 16 points! That would be the last time any points would be added to Crockett's score for the rest of the game.
When the Eagles charged onto the field following halftime, there was a look of determination on their faces. Trailing by 10 points and away from home only seemed to inspire this team even more.
The Newton offense began moving the ball with perfect play execution and outstanding team spirit! The Newton defense was relentless and began smashing the line of scrimmage and putting pressure on Crockett's QB. The defensive backs provide such blanket coverage that Crockett's airborne attack was practically shut down. Newton even assigned several offensive players to the defensive line to plug up the middle with the "beef".
When the final seconds of the game ticked away, the Newton Eagles earned 23 unanswered points and headed to the buses with a final score of 39 to 26!
Evident by last nights performance, the Eagles are not an endangered species!
Without a doubt, excellent coaching and a team heavy in talent and determination makes the Newton Eagles a state-bound threat in Division II - 3A!
Crockett's first possession resulted in a touchdown then they followed with probably the finest on-side kick in school history. That perfectly executed kick lead to another Crockett possession and again, another score! Before Newton's offensive even left the sidelines for play, Crockett lead the game 12-0. (Both point after attempts failed.)
When the clock ran down to end the first half, Crockett had cranked up 26 points and Newton trailed with 16 points! That would be the last time any points would be added to Crockett's score for the rest of the game.
When the Eagles charged onto the field following halftime, there was a look of determination on their faces. Trailing by 10 points and away from home only seemed to inspire this team even more.
The Newton offense began moving the ball with perfect play execution and outstanding team spirit! The Newton defense was relentless and began smashing the line of scrimmage and putting pressure on Crockett's QB. The defensive backs provide such blanket coverage that Crockett's airborne attack was practically shut down. Newton even assigned several offensive players to the defensive line to plug up the middle with the "beef".
When the final seconds of the game ticked away, the Newton Eagles earned 23 unanswered points and headed to the buses with a final score of 39 to 26!
Evident by last nights performance, the Eagles are not an endangered species!
Without a doubt, excellent coaching and a team heavy in talent and determination makes the Newton Eagles a state-bound threat in Division II - 3A!