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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-10 03:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 03:15 EST
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# Newtown High School fields its first football team in 129 years

NY1 reported that Newtown High School has built its first football team in 129 years. The mostly freshman and sophomore roster competes against varsity programs.

Section: [Sports](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Newtown High School](/new-york/wiki/newtown-high-school.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/sports/2026/11/10/newtown-high-school-builds-its-first-football-team-in-129-years), 2026-11-10 03:15 EST: Newtown High School builds its first football team in 129 years

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