FAIRBURN, Ga. — The Newton Rams won its season opener 7-6 in overtime against the Langston Hughes Panthers on Friday thanks in part to the leg of sophomore kicker Jefferson Hernandez.
PREP FOOTBALL: Rams win OT thriller against Langston Hughes
Newton Rams 7, Langston Hughes Panthers 6
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