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Newton High School football kicks off 2026 fall season

Railers begin preparations for the year with an early morning practice

Greg Loving, Cronkite

18 Aug 2026 • 1 min read

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The Newton High School Railers football team kicked off their fall sports season Monday, Aug. 17, with an early morning practice under a vibrant, showstopping sunrise. The workout marked the official start of autumn athletic preparations for the Kansas high school, launching nearly a month of training before the team's scheduled season opener on the road against Arkansas City on Sept. 11.

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