UHS 'Jackets | Newton County Appeal

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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton County’s Frink wins Okatibbee meet

Newton County’s Isaac Frink continued his strong running this fall as he won the Okatibbee meet on Saturday hosted by West Lauderdale.

Frink finished first in the even with an overall time of 18:43, which was 22 seconds faster than the second place finisher.

Andy Ogletree hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the second round at the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) in Mamaroneck, N.Y. on Friday, Sept. 18. Ogletree just missed the cut but performed better than several big-name players, including Tiger Woods. | Chris Keane/USGA

U.S. Open debut

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Union looks to rebound

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,728 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

One of last year’s best games was between Union and East Webster.

And first-year Union coach Jordan Wren said he expects it to be another good game this year.

The Wolverines are 2-1 on the season with wins over Vardaman (55-21) and East Union (42-20). Their lone loss is to 3A Choctaw County (50-18).

Tyreke Snow runs for yardage in a 33-0 win over Raymond last week. | Mary Rigdon/Keepsake Images

Football stats for Sept. 23

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2,991 Reads
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 09:59 PM

The Newton County Appeal has compiled a list of the player stats for the games played through Friday, Sept. 18. The following stats were submitted by each team. To submit stats or if you have questions about statistics, please email sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

Players of the week for Sept. 18

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 11,553 Reads
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 05:55 PM

The following players were named the Newton County Appeal Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 18.

Editor's note: The players were selected by Newton County Appeal sports editor Robbie Robertson with input from the coaching staff of each school. For more information, contact sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

Carlois Walker pushes off Union defender Carlos Hickmon on his way to a big gain against Union. Walker finished with 213 yards rushing and two touchdowns. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Walker leads to County to reversal of ‘19 game

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2,098 Reads
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:31 PM

How much difference a year makes for the rivalry game between Newton County and Union.

After the Yellowjackets throttled the Cougars a year ago, the Cougars returned the favor, as Newton County dominated Union 28-7 Friday night in Decatur.

Andy Ogletree watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round at the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) in Mamaroneck, N.Y. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (Kohjiro Kinno/USGA)

Ogletree shoots 71 in first round at U.S. Open

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 06:31 PM

Newton County's Andy Ogletree made his U.S. Open debut Thursday at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) in Mamaroneck, N.Y., and finished with a 71 (+1) for his opening round.

Ogletree was solid on the front nine finishing 1 under par. He birdied No. 6 and No. 9 while bogeying the fifth hole.

Players of the week for Sept. 11

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 9,131 Reads
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 04:09 PM

The following players were named the Newton County Appeal Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 11.

Carlois Walker is tackled by a Southeast Lauderdale runner. | Tiffany Bass

WEEK 3/5 PREVIEW: Showdown of Union, Newton County highlights week

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,429 Reads
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

Two undefeated football teams will get tested this week without leaving Newton County.

Union will make the short trip to Decatur on Friday to take on Newton County in a contest that has turned into a hotly contested game.

The Cougars are 2-0 on the season with a 32-13 win over Morton and a 39-6 win over Southeast Lauderdale.

Jaden Mann passes to an open Cy Mooney. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Prep Stats for Sept. 16

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 5,674 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:51 PM

The Newton County Appeal has compiled a list of the player stats for the games played through Friday, Sept. 11. The following stats were submitted by each team. To submit stats or if you have questions about statistics, please email sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

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