UConn commit Cooper Newman officially owns the Tennessee all-time high school passing touchdown record, a title he snatched Friday night by throwing six absolute bombs before halftime. This kid is absolutely electric and he’s not even done with high school yet.
Shattering the Record Books in Style
Entering Friday night’s showdown against Cocke County, Newman needed just two touchdowns to break the old record of 131 career passing touchdowns. That mark was held by former Christian Academy of Knoxville standout Charlie High, who set it way back between 2010 and 2012. Newman didn’t just break it, though, he absolutely crushed it. By the time the halftime whistle blew, he had already thrown six touchdown passes and was honored on the field for his monumental achievement. Talk about making a statement!
A Prolific Career That Just Keeps Delivering
Newman’s high school run has been nothing short of legendary. He kicked off his career as a freshman, starting for Sevier County, Dolly Parton’s alma mater. That year, he led the Smoky Bears to a solid 10-2 record, completing 58% of his passes for 1,891 yards and 22 touchdowns. He then took his game to a whole new level as a sophomore. Newman completed an insane 72% of his passes for 3,488 yards and 45 touchdowns, guiding the Smoky Bears to a perfect 15-0 record and their first state championship since 1999. Last year, as a junior, he again led Sevier County to the TSSAA Class 5A championship, though they came up just a few points short. Still, he snagged top individual honors, becoming the program’s first Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winner, after completing 73% of his passes for 3,705 yards and 45 touchdowns.
What’s Next for the UConn-Bound Sensation
Newman announced his commitment to the UConn Huskies back on June 9, and he hasn’t slowed down since. Even before this record-breaking performance against Cocke County, he was on a tear in his senior season, putting up 1,042 yards and 17 touchdowns through Sevier County’s first five games. He’s still got the rest of his senior year to play out, and if Friday night was any indication, he’s just getting warmed up. We’re gonna keep an eye on this kid, because if he keeps this up, he’s gonna be one to watch at the next level, too.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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