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Newberry High Panthers Football
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Record: 13-1 (4-0 in District 2B-4)


DECEMBER 8 - CLASS 2B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
PAHOKEE 53 - NEWBERRY 14
Highlights: Newberry trailed 26-0 early, but the Panthers got a score from Xavier Woods on a 81-yard TD run and a Ryan Brown scored on a 78-yard TD pass from QB Guy Brown to make the score 26-14 by halftime. Pahokee scored on its first play of the third quarter and never looked back. Woods' TD run was good for two records in a state title game - longest run from scrimmage and longest TD run from scrimmage.

PLAYOFFS!
NOVEMBER 30 - CLASS 2B STATE SEMIS
NEWBERRY 28-18 WIN OVER TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA
Highlights: RB Antwan Ivey got the Panthers on the board with an 86-yard TD run and QB Guy Brown scored on a 12-yard run. Matt Robinson gave the Panthers a 21-3 lead on a 48-yard INT return for a TD and scored his second TD of the night on a pass from Ryan Brown.

NOVEMBER 23 - REGION 2B-2 FINALS
NEWBERRY 14-7 WIN OVER TRINITY CATHOLIC
Highlights: In a thrilling come-from-behind win over District rival Trinity Catholic, the Panthers clinched a state semifinals berth. Newberry RB Antwan Ivey racked up 135 yards rushing and a TD and FB Benny Hadley also scored for the Panthers. Ryan Brown and Matt Robinson both had INTs for Newberry.


NOVEMBER 16 - REGION 2B-2 SEMIFINALS
NEWBERRY 46 -28 WIN OVER TRINITY CHRISTIAN
Highlights: Newberry RB Antwan Ivey ran for three TDs and 220 yards, while Ryan Brown ran for a TD and returned an INT for a score. Xavier Woods also ran for a Panthers' TD.

November 9 - 47-14 win vs. Williston
Highlights: The Panthers finished their first undefeated regular season in 20 years. Antwan Ivey rushed for 259 yards and 2 TDs and pulled in an INT. QB Guy Brown ran for 2 TDs and threw a 56-yard TD strike to Ryan Brown. Benny Hadley also scored 2 TDs for the Panthers.

November 2 - 56-7 win vs. P.K. Yonge
Highlights: Antwan Ivey rushed for 200 yards and scored four TDs to help the Panthers finish their District schedule undefeated. QB Guy Brown passed for three TDs (to Ivey, Matt Robinson and Antonio Brown) and ran in a score. Benny Hadley also scored a rushing TD.

October 26 - 23-20 win vs. Trinity Catholic* (2OT)
Highlights: The Panthers clinched the District 2B-4 championship in a double-OT thriller. Antwan Ivey led the Panthers with 2 TDs, 239 yards rushing and a key INT, as Newberry came back from a 17-7 deficit. Phil Warner booted three field goals and led a kicking game that helped the Panthers in the battle for field position. Antonio Brown also had an INT for Newberry.

October 12 - 42-3 win vs. Dunnellon
Highlights: Newberry RB Antwan Ivey stole the show at the school's homecoming game. Not only was Ivey crowned "Homecoming King," he racked up 250 yards and four TDs and almost picked off a Dunnellon pass. The Panthers' defense did not allow a TD for the fourth consecutive week.
Video Highlights: Antwan Ivey TD run ; Ivey second TD run ; Ivey third TD run ; QB Guy Brown First Down Pass To WR Matt Robinson

October 5 - 41-0 win vs. Chiefland
Highlights: Newberry remained unbeaten with its third straight shutout win - this time over District rival Chiefland on the road. RB Antwan Ivey, who ran for 125 yards and scored three TDs, found the endzone less than a minute into the contest and the Panthers did not look back. Xavier Woods and Ryan Brown also scored and Antonio Brown scored on an 85 yard INT return.

First Half of Season Recap

September 28 - 47-0 win vs. Hawthorne
Highlights: The Newberry defense pitched its second consecutive shutout of the season and forced four turnovers. Panthers RB Antwan Ivey ran for 120 yards and three TDs and Ryan Brown added 80 yards and two scores. QB Guy Brown and RB Xavier Woods also scored for the Panthers.

September 21 - 46-0 win vs. Union County*
Highlights: Newberry RBs Antwan Ivey (122 yards, 2 TDs), Xavier Woods (2 TDs), Alex Lewis (1 TD) and QB Guy Brown (46 yards rushing, 47 yards passing, a rushing TD and a TD pass to Matt Robinson) led the Panthers' potent offense, while Newberry also was stifling on defense, recording its first shutout of the season.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:Guy Brown TD run ;Xavier Woods TD run ;Antwan Ivey TD run ;Hard-Hit by LB Benny Hadley ; Huge Run by Ryan Brown.
(Photo: Newberry coach Tommy Keeler rallies his troops during a timeout.)

September 14 - 45-7 win at Fort White
Highlights: The Newberry offense rushed for 375 yards (RB Antwan Ivey had 215 yards and 1 TD and Xavier Woods ran for 112 yards and two TDs). Ryan Brown and Matt Robinson both scored on interceptions and Guy Brown ran for a TD. The Panthers held a 28-0 halftime advantage.

September 7 - 21-14 win at Dixie County
Highlights: Newberry RB Antwan Ivey scored all three Panthers TDs and finished with more than 125 yards on the ground.

August 31 — 27-7 win vs. Santa Fe

Highlights: Newberry RB Antwan Ivey ran for 210 yards and three TDs. Benny Hadley ran for a 25-yard TD and Xavier Woods rushed for 120 yards. Antonio Brown led the defense, which managed two turnovers, with 12 tackles and a pick.

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