It was a full slate of high school football Friday night as Coweta County teams battled in non-region matchups.

Newnan 60, East Coweta 56

In one of the most explosive games in series history, Newnan stormed back from an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat East Coweta 60-56 Friday night before a crowd of more than 5,000 at Drake Stadium.

The Indians (0-2) led 42-24 at halftime after quarterback Andrew Shoch threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter. Ricky Howell Jr. added two rushing scores, including a 2-yard run in the first quarter, as East Coweta built a commanding lead.

Newnan (2-0) stayed within reach behind a 40-yard field goal, a short touchdown run from Kameron Davis, and a 9-yard scoring pass from Brodie Campbell to T.J. Gates. Still, the Cougars trailed by three scor

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