Dominant second half propels Seneca to season-opening win over East Newton
The defending class 3 state champions begin the season in the win column! Seneca put together a dominant second half, holding East Newton to only one score all night. See our recap and highlights below.
Seneca High School Football secured a convincing 42-6 victory over East Newton in a state title defense opener. New quarterback Klay Davidson and running back Silas Ball played pivotal roles in jumpstarting the Indians' offense. With the first quarter scoreless, Davidson contributed a touchdown via a QB keeper play in the second quarter.
East Newton relied on the screen game, executed through QB Carson Rinehart, but struggled to maintain long drives against the tough Seneca defense. The Indians capitalized on this weakness with a crucial passing touchdown, connecting with wide open wide receiver Easton Hanes. East Newton managed to narrow the gap with an interception near the end zone, but Seneca's offense soon found its stride, adding four more touchdowns in the second half.
East Newton managed to score a lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Seneca aims for a 2-0 start next week against Lamar, the lone team to defeat them in 2025. East Newton will look to bounce back at home against McDonald County, also on September 4 at 7 p.m.
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