Newton Eagles Capture 34-20 Road Win Over Lawrenceville — Defense Dominates With Three Interceptions
The Newton Eagles put together one of their most complete performances of the season Friday night, defeating the Lawrenceville Indians 34-20 on the road. Behind an efficient passing attack and a defense that came away with three interceptions, including a pick-six, the Eagles improved their standing heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Lawrenceville opened the scoring midway through the first quarter with a short touchdown run from Zander Cessna, but Newton quickly answered. On Newton’s first possession, quarterback Eli Wolf connected with Dexter Fulton on a 51-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 6-6 after a failed conversion attempt.
The second quarter brought an offensive surge for the Eagles. After Lawrenceville briefly retook the lead on an 8-yard touchdown run by Zach Coffey, Quincy Fulton powered in from one yard out to even the score again. Moments later, Dexter Fulton made the game’s turning point play — intercepting a pass and returning it 50 yards for a touchdown, giving Newton a 20-13 halftime lead.
Newton extended its advantage in the third quarter when quarterback Hayden Mulvey hit Jacob Oldham for a 49-yard touchdown strike. Lawrenceville’s Coffey added his second rushing score late in the quarter, but the Eagles’ defense stood tall from there. In the fourth, Quincy Fulton sealed the win with his second rushing touchdown of the night, a 26-yard burst.
Defensively, Newton forced three interceptions and recovered a fumble, halting multiple Lawrenceville drives. Dexter Fulton, Ian Kessler, and Grayson Lingafelter each grabbed an interception — with Fulton taking his to the end zone for six.
With a balanced offensive attack totaling 359 yards and a relentless defense, Newton controlled key moments on both sides of the ball to earn the 34-20 victory.
Stat Box
| Category | Newton Eagles | Lawrenceville Indians |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 34 | 20 |
| First Downs | 18 | 19 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 210 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 125 |
| Total Offense | 359 | 335 |
| Turnovers (INT/Fumble) | 1 / 0 | 3 / 1 |
| Penalties / Yards | 5 / 34 | 9 / 83 |
| Time of Possession | 19:48 | 28:12 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 5 / 10 | 4 / 6 |
Individual Leaders
Passing
- Hayden Mulvey: 18-of-31, 186 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Eli Wolf: 1-of-1, 51 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
- Quincy Fulton: 15 carries, 77 yards, 2 TDs
- Hayden Mulvey: 2 carries, 29 yards
- Maddox Horner: 5 carries, 16 yards
Receiving
- Dexter Fulton: 11 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD
- Jacob Oldham: 1 reception, 49 yards, 1 TD
- Quincy Fulton: 4 receptions, 33 yards
Defense
- Dexter Fulton: 5 tackles, 1 interception (50-yard TD return)
- Ian Kessler: 5 tackles, 1 interception
- Grayson Lingafelter: 8 tackles, 1 interception
- Parker Shaffer & Dominic Baltzell: combined 2.5 tackles for loss
Kicking
- Henry Will: 4-for-4 PATs, 0-for-1 FG (missed from 29 yards)
Scoring Summary
- Q1 – Lawrenceville: Cessna 1-yd run (PAT good)
- Q1 – Newton: Wolf to D. Fulton 51-yd pass (conversion failed)
- Q2 – Lawrenceville: Coffey 8-yd run (conversion failed)
- Q2 – Newton: Q. Fulton 1-yd run (Will PAT)
- Q2 – Newton: D. Fulton 50-yd interception return (Will PAT)
- Q3 – Newton: Mulvey to Oldham 49-yd pass (Will PAT)
- Q3 – Lawrenceville: Coffey 21-yd run (PAT good)
- Q4 – Newton: Q. Fulton 26-yd run (Will PAT)
The win over Lawrenceville showcased Newton’s ability to combine offensive firepower with defensive toughness. With three interceptions, four total takeaways, and multiple big plays through the air, the Eagles continue to build momentum heading into the final week of the season.
