The rivalry between Newnan and East Coweta once again delivered a school year's worth of high-stakes moments, with every matchup rich in emotion, grit and Coweta County pride.

From the gridiron to the wrestling mat—and everything in between—these clashes helped define the 2024-25 high school athletic calendar.

Football: Friday night drama

The annual football battle was a classic under the lights. East Coweta appeared to have control early, but a resilient Newnan squad stormed back in the second half. A 14-play Cougar drive ended with a Chris Jackson touchdown, giving Newnan a one-point lead with just a minute to play.

But East Coweta calmly marched down the field, setting up Aaron McWilliams for a game-winning 25-yard field goal with six seconds remaining—securing a thrilling 30-28 vic

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