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Newton begins summer season
The season really never ends for the Newton boys' basketball team, which is hard at work four months after its last game.
Newton’s Rogers signs with West Georgia Tech
Kishon Rogers excelled on the Newton High basketball team and will look to continue that success at West Georgia Technical College starting next season.
Cabane signs with Middle Ga State
Rashard Cabane has excelled at every level of Newton High basketball, and will look to do the same as he attends Middle Georgia State College next year.
Andre Byrd takes over Rams' baseball
The departure of Newton baseball coach Vincent Byams has left an opening at the head coaching spot for Newton baseball, a spot quickly filled by former Newton junior varsity head baseball coach and varsity assistant Andre Byrd.
Andre Byrd takes over Rams' baseball
The departure of Newton baseball coach Vincent Byams has left an opening at the head coaching spot for Newton baseball, a spot quickly filled by former Newton junior varsity head baseball coach and varsity assistant Andre Byrd.
Rams debut under Banks
Newton's blue team beat the white team 30-27, but that's not what Friday's spring game at Newton High School was all about.
McCray at work in Jags' rookie camp
According to Brad Hill of bleachereport.com, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Demetrius McCray is having a fair to good rookie camp. Hill said that McCray's role on the Jaguars is expected to be that of a backup corner and special teamer.
Allen expects success for Rams
Current Newton Rams head coach Cortez Allen will not return next season to coach the school's football program, but he feels good for the program's future.
Spring training pigskin style
The Newton High School Rams began spring football training camp for the upcoming season Monday, looking to build on last year's playoff run.
Newton track stars place at state
The Newton High School boys' track team made a strong impression at last weekend's state meet in Jefferson, placing eighth out of the 43 teams in the state's largest division, Class AAAAAA.
Newton’s Sneed signs scholarship with West Georgia Tech
Newton High School senior Micah Sneed signed a two-year, full-ride scholarship Tuesday to play basketball at West Georgia Technical Junior College in Carrollton.
Newton knocked out of playoffs
Freshmen and sophomores had plenty of influence in Newton's 2013 baseball season, which will pay dividends in 2014.
Newton's McCray selected in NFL draft
Demetrius McCray was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fourth pick of the seventh round (210 overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft Saturday.
NFL Draft experts analyze McCray
Newton High School Class of 2009 graduate Demetrius McCray has his sights set on the National Football League and that path starts Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Rams headed to playoffs
Newton clinched a spot in the Class AAAAAA playoffs Tuesday, knocking off Morrow 12-2 on senior night.
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Welcome home
An old adage in sports says if you work hard in practice, eventually the coach will give you a shot to play. That's something Derrick Henry learned at Newton and carried with him to Winthrop University. And wouldn't you know it, it's really true. In a homecoming of sorts, the former Ram great made his first career collegiate start Tuesday against Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs came away with a 92-86 win in ...
Lady Rams top rival Eastside 46-34
Newton's girls exacted revenge for a pair of losses to Eastside last year with a 46-34 win Saturday.
Shut 'em down
The Newton Rams made sure there would be no repeat of last year's upset loss at Eastside Saturday. And they made it look easy.
Stephenson hands Newton girls first region loss
With two region wins in their back pockets, the Lady Rams liked their chances at a third and the upset over Stephenson Tuesday. Then the two teams hit the floor and reality sunk in.
Sense of normalcy
The Rams may have found their groove. All it took was a game against Stephenson. After three losses by a combined six points, Newton pounded the Jaguars 50-31 Tuesday for its second straight win. The Rams defeated Walnut Grove Saturday. Newton's win was also its seventh straight over its region rival. The Rams and Jaguars have met in each the past two region title games with Newton winning both. They also swept Stephenson in each ...
Foiled again
The legend of Newton guard Stephen Croone is growing by the game. Unfortunately for the Rams, they have yet to capitalize on his newfound penchant for dramatics. For the second time in a span of less than a week, Croone rallied Newton back and nailed a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. But like the first time, the Rams were unable to complete the comeback and fell 48-46 to Langston Hughes in ...
Lady Rams cruise to 2-0 in region play
Newton's girls are off to their best start in six years after a 61-40 win over Langston Hughes Friday. Their win moved them to 2-0 in Region 2-AAAAA and 3-1, equaling their start to the 2006-07 – the season first under head coach Tiffani Johnson.
Ram rookie plays like a seasoned vet
Rashard Cabane showed toughness in first start as a varsity Ram. He also showed enough to earn The Covington News Athlete of the Week Cabane had 13 points and 12 rebounds for his first career double-double in helping the Rams to a 55-46 win over Walnut Grove in Newton's season opener last week. Cabane also had , two assists, a steal, and one block in the win. "It feels good because I have ...
Who's got next?
For the past two seasons, no team has been better in the county - in its region for that matter, than Newton's boys. The Rams are the reigning two-time Region 2-AAAAA champions and compiled a 33-1 region record since 2009. In short, they've been atop the mountain for a while. But things will look a lot different this year.
Somber Win
Newton survived four overtimes to beat region opponent Luella High School Lions 36-30 on senior night at Homer Sharp Stadium Friday. Unfortunately, the win wasn't enough to propel them to the playoffs.
Rams face must-win to keep playoffs hopes alive
Two weeks ago, the Rams' playoff hopes were left for dead. Four straight losses to open Region 2-AAAAA had taken care of that. With one game remaining, not only have Newton's postseason chances been resuscitated, they're very much alive.
Friday night lights will be ultra bright this week
If you like high school football, you're going to love Friday's slate of games. It will be perhaps the single-most important night of high school football Newton County has ever seen. For the first time since the county has had three high schools, each team's season finale carries significant weight. Newton - 2-AAAAA 2-4, 5-4 (fifth) <span style="font-size: ...
Rams win, inch closer to playoffs
Two weeks ago, the Rams were an afterthought to make the state playoffs and it looked like Alcovy of all teams was going to be the county's lone playoff team. Now, it's entirely possible they could be the third county team to play an 11th game.
Seizing opportunity
The last time we saw Demetrius McCray and Justin Wray on the field together, they were engaged in one of the best high school football games the county has ever seen. Then again, Appalachian State University football fans get to see the duo play together every Saturday. Or at least they will next year.
Rams top Westlake, pick up first region win
Newton finally earned its first region win while snapping its four-game losing streak Saturday with a 35-14 win over Westlake. The Rams forced five turnovers and the offense had its most complete game of the season in the process.
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