Wesson Rolls Past Newton 47-0 to Advance in Class 2A Playoffs

by Charlie Rook

Wesson continued its impressive 2026 football campaign Friday night, delivering a commanding 47-0 victory over Newton in the opening round of the MHSAA Class 2A playoffs.

The Cobras entered the postseason unbeaten and wasted little time establishing themselves as a serious contender for a deep playoff run. Their 47-point performance highlighted an explosive offense, while the defense delivered another shutout against a Newton team hoping to extend its season.

The victory continued a remarkable stretch of defensive performances for Wesson. The Cobras previously shut out Wilkinson County 48-0 on October 23 and Amite County 9-0 on October 16, demonstrating an ability to win both high-scoring contests and defensive battles.

Wesson's postseason success has been built around that balance. The Cobras have consistently found ways to control games, limiting opposing offenses while generating enough scoring opportunities to put contests out of reach.

The competition will intensify in the second round when Wesson hosts Mize on November 13. Mize enters the matchup following an equally impressive 54-0 victory over North Forrest, setting up a meeting between two teams coming off shutout playoff wins.

For Wesson, the opportunity is significant. After navigating the regular season without a defeat, the Cobras are now attempting to turn that success into an extended postseason run and move one step closer to competing for a Class 2A state championship.