A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27.
The Wildcats (4-1) previously were undefeated this season.
Nick Kurilko made three touchdowns for the Braves (2-2) and Hunter Wolfe and Evan Cotter made one each. Matt Ellsworth kicked four extra points, and Kurilko added two points on a pass from Ellsworth.
Ellsworth completed five of nine pass attempts for a total of 132 yards. Kurilko rushed for 135 yards.
No statistics were available for High Point.
Sparta beats Vernon
Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Sept. 27.
Stone Herbison, Luke Doster, Brady Shagawat and Christian Brevig each made a touchdown for the Spartans (4-1). All four were on passes from quarterback Shane Hoover.
The team also kicked a field goal and three extra points.
Joseph Rodriguez made a touchdown for the Vikings (3-2) on a 79-yard pass from quarterback Aden Karwoski, and Luca Vizzini scored another one.
The only loss for the Spartans (4-1) this season was to Montville, 33-9, in the opener Aug. 29.
Wallkill Valley wins
Wallkill Valley defeated Kittatinny, 20-7, at home Saturday, Sept. 28.
Connor Hoebee made two touchdowns on passes from quarterback Zack Clarken for the Rangers (3-2), and Joe Pallay added another. Cole Bolich kicked two extra points.
Jaden Roberts scored the only touchdown for the Cougars (2-2) and Lucas Inglima kicked the extra point.
Clarken completed 15 of 28 pass attempts for a total of 170 yards. He also rushed for 107 yards.
Sussex Tech wins
Sussex Tech shut out Hopatcong, 43-0, there Sept. 27.
Brian Gruber made three touchdowns for the Mustangs; Gavin Mericle made two; and John Foli scored one.
Gruber kicked five extra points. He also rushed for 100 yards.
No statistics were available for Hopatcong.
The Mustangs are 3-1…