The 2025 Mississippi high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Russell Christian Academy Warriors host the Newton County Academy Generals on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Russell Christian Academy in Meridian, MS, with both teams entering at 1-0 after strong opening-week wins.
Game Details
- Matchup: Newton County Academy (Decatur, MS) vs Russell Christian Academy (Meridian, MS)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Russell Christian Academy, Meridian, MS
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Newton County Academy Generals
The Generals opened their season with a 36-14 victory, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Their offense was efficient while the defense forced timely stops, setting a strong tone for the year.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: N/A
- State Rank: N/A (MS)
- Class Rank: N/A
- Strengths: Balanced team play, early confidence, efficient scoring attack
- Key to Win: Establish control at the line of scrimmage and sustain offensive momentum
Russell Christian Academy Warriors
The Warriors also started the season with a dominant 34-6 win, proving they can control games defensively while executing well on offense. With home-field advantage, RCA will aim to stay perfect and secure another big victory.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: N/A
- State Rank: N/A (MS)
- Class Rank: N/A
- Strengths: Strong defense, efficient offense, momentum from week one
- Key to Win: Limit turnovers and control the game tempo at home
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Academy Generals | N/A | N/A (MS) | N/A | 1-0 | 36 | 14 |
| Russell Christian Academy Warriors | N/A | N/A (MS) | N/A | 1-0 | 34 | 6 |
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