2020 SETXsports.com Team Previews - NEWTON EAGLES

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2020 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS

NEWTON EAGLES

2019 Record: 11-2 Overall, 5-0 District

Class 3A, Division II, Region III Semifinalists

 

An 11-2 season and 5-0 district slate is usually cause for celebration, but when you are in Newton, TX and you are coming off of back to back state championships, anything less than a district title is kind of a disappointment.  While the goal remains the same, head coach Drew Johnston will have to do a lot of reloading as only three offensive starters and two starting defenders return.

 

COACHING

Head Coach: Drew Johnston

Assistant Coaches: Tabor Westbrook (Offensive Coordinator), Jeremy Russell (Defensive Coordinator), Jeff Parks (Running Backs), Chase Copeland (Offensive Line), Doug Samples (Wide Receivers), James Gulley (Tight Ends), Jason Hicks (Defensive Line/Outside Linebackers), Doug Casper (Defensive Line), Corey Jenkins (Linebackers)

 

OFFENSE

Three starters return to the Newton offense in 2020.  Returning to guide the offense will be senior quarterback Nate Williams (1st team all-district, 60-119, 976 yd, 9 TD).  De Anthony Gatson (12-3A-II Offensive Newcomer of the Year, 167 carries, 1732 yd, 29 TD) returns to pace the Eagle rushing attack with junior Trinis Wash and Zah'Dyn Brooks.  Brooks will also be counted on to line up out wide and lead the Newton receiver corp.  Senior offensive tackle Brice Westbrook (1st team all-district pick who may see time at tight end) will lead an offensive line which will also feature Destin Jackson and Cole Casper.

 

DEFENSE

Only two starters return to the Newton 7 Diamond defense.  Senior defensive end Dre Shawn Spikes (12-3A-II Defensive Co-MVP in 2019) will lead a defensive line along with Jackson and junior defensive end Antjuan Weaver.  Senior Robbie Phillips (1st team all-district)  will team with junior Coltyn Foster at linebacker.  Wash and Malick Wood will anchor the Newton secondary.

 

SPECIAL TEAMS

All special teams spots will be determined at fall practice.

 

SCHEDULE

Aug. 28 - at Woodville, 7:30 pm

Sept. 4 - Diboll, 7:30 pm

Sept. 11 - Kirbyville, 7:30 pm

Sept. 18 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm

Sept. 25 - Kountze, 7:30 pm*

Oct. 2 - at Anderson-Shiro, 7:30 pm*

Oct. 9 - New Waverly, 7:30 pm*

Oct. 16 - at Warren, 7:30 pm*

Oct. 23 - OPEN

Oct. 30 - Hemphill, 7:30 pm*

Nov. 6 - at Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm*

 

STADIUM INFORMATION

Name: Singletary Stadium

Address: Hwy 190 E., Newton, TX

Capacity: 2,300

Turf: Grass

 

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[NetCat]

Let's go Eagles! 

Ready for 9/18!

[Hagar]

5 hours ago, NetCat said:

Let's go Eagles! 

Ready for 9/18!

That’ll be for Mature Audiences Only.   😂😂😂