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Newton County’s Byron Pruitt returns for the Cougars this season. He had 574 yards receiving last season. | Robbie Robertson, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Elite 11-Pruitt expected to be a leader on both sides of the ball for the Cougars
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,07/24/24-9:00AM , 2,948 Reads
When Newton County’s Tylan McNichols went down early last year with an injury, it left a void in the Cougars’ offense.

But that’s when sophomore Byron Pruitt was forced to step up.
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Thrash may be relied on to the run the football more often this season. | Submitted Photo

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Elite 11: After playing for 2A title last year, NCA’s Thrash to lead a new look Generals’ team
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,07/17/24-9:24AM , 2,423 Reads
Heading into last season, Newton County Academy coach Stevie Nelson didn’t really know how junior quarterback Ty Thrash was going to perform.

I think it’s safe to say that Thrash exceeded all expectations.
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The Cougars face a familiar but tough gridiron schedule in 2024
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Tue,07/16/24-3:43PM , 989 Reads
When it comes to scheduling, Newton County coach Bobby Bass has one goal and that’s to get his team ready for district play and the playoffs.

And with the schedule he has put together, Bass has accomplished that.

The Cougars will have a preseason test as they take on Lake in a preseason jamboree on. Aug. 23.
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Newton County’s Cooper Johnson led the Cougars with 77 tackles last season. | Robbie Robertson, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Elite 11: Newton County’s Cooper Johnson Works Hard, Plays Hard
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,07/10/24-11:00AM , 4,427 Reads
By most football measurable, there’s nothing impressive about Newton County’s Cooper Johnson.

That is until Johnson takes the field, transforming into a tackling machine for head coach Bobby Bass.

To say that Johnson is undersized is an understatement. The senior stands at 5-foot-7 and weighs 175 pounds.
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