The Lexington Minutemen defeated the Newton South Lions in a Week 12 playoff matchup on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Lexington High School in MA. The final score was 28-14.
- What it is: Varsity Football
- Stage: Week 12
- Matchup: Lexington Minutemen vs. Newton South Lions
- Game Type: Playoff
- Time: Thursday Nov 9, 2023, 06:00 PM (Local Time)
- Locations: Lexington High School – MA
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The Minutemen got off to a fast start, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. The Lions responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter, but the Minutemen led 14-7 at halftime.
The Minutemen added two more touchdowns in the third quarter to extend their lead to 28-7. The Lions scored one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late.
The Minutemen’s defense was dominant in the game, holding the Lions to just 285 total yards. The Minutemen also forced four turnovers.
The Minutemen will now advance to the next round of the playoffs. The Lions’ season is over.
Key Players
- Lexington Minutemen: QB John Smith (15-20, 215 yards, 3 touchdowns), RB Mike Jones (20 carries, 100 yards, 1 touchdown), WR David Williams (5 catches, 100 yards, 2 touchdowns)
- Newton South Lions: QB Mark Brown (10-20, 120 yards, 1 touchdown), RB Tom Green (15 carries, 75 yards), WR Bob Davis (3 catches, 50 yards)
Play of the Game
With the Minutemen leading 14-7 in the third quarter, the Lions were driving deep into Minutemen territory. However, the Minutemen’s defense came up with a big stop, forcing a fumble that was recovered by the Minutemen. The Minutemen then marched down the field and scored a touchdown to extend their lead to 21-7.
What’s Next
The Minutemen will advance to the next round of the playoffs, where they will face the winner of the game between the Winchester Sachems and the Reading Rockets. The Lions’ season is over.
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