Wall vs. Newton: Preview, and How to Watch the 2025 Texas Class 3A Division II State Championship

Undefeated Wall seeks its first-ever title, while powerhouse Newton aims for championship No. 6 in a Thursday night clash

Wall wide receiver Reid Robertson falls into the end zone with the ball for a touchdown despite the efforts of Gunter defensive back Parker Aleman (center) and linebacker Blake Boland during Friday’s Region I-4A DI football semifinal in Stephenville Dec. 12, 2025. Final score was 28-25, Wall will face Newton In the UIL 3A Division II Championship Game on Thurs. Dec. 18 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. / Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Texas UIL Class 3A Division II State Championship game features a heavyweight clash between defending champion Newton against undefeated and top-seeded Wall on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. Here is our breakdown of this highly anticipated matchup

---

What To Watch For

Undefeated Wall has been dominant in 2025 thanks to a prolific offense and a spirit-crushing defense that allows less than six points per game. Offensively, the Hawks boast a well-balanced attack capable of scoring through the air or on-the-ground. They are a veteran group with plenty of talent on both sides of the ball.

The Hawks also sport an impressive 30-1 overall record dating back to the beginning of the 2024 season. Wall, which is still looking for its first-ever state title is playing in the championship game for just the second-time in school-history.

Newton is an old-school power with five state championships and a long-standing tradition of excellence. This is what Newton does. It's who it is. The Eagles enter with one of the most efficient offenses in the entire state, averaging more than 50 points per game. Fresh off one of its most dominating wins of the season, a 74-20 beat down of East Bernard in last week's semifinal, white-hot Newton is hitting on all cylinders as it treks towards Dallas.

---

Players To Watch

Wall Hawks

Landon York - SR - QB

The architect of Wall's new-age offense, York runs the Hawks offense with surgeon-like precision. A patient player who rarely turns the ball over, York averages 257.9 yards passing per game. In short, he's the engine that makes the Hawks offense go.

Reid Robertson - SR - WR

A veteran starter, Robertson is the Hawks chief receiving threat. He is the teams leading receiver with 65 catches for 1,326 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Jacob Braden - SR - LB

The heart-and-soul of Wall's Wrecking Crew defense, Braden leads the team with 156 tackles.

Newton Eagles

Kendray Porter - JR - RB/OLB

The Eagles primary offensive weapon, Porter, gashed East Bernard in last week's semifinal win, rushing for 137 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 13 carries. He's averaging 121.9 yards per game with 29 touchdowns on the season.

Izayah Foster - FR - QB

An efficient passer, Foster has thrown for 17 TDs in 2025. The real strength of Foster's game lies in his legs.

Deldrick Samuel - SR - RB

The final piece of Newton's multi-faceted rushing attack, Samuel has 26 touchdowns on the season.

---

Where To Watch

The Class 3A Division II championship game between Wall and Newton can be seen on the Victory+ app for free. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:000 pm CST on Thurs. Dec. 18, 2025.

---

Live updates

Expect lots of points tonight. as both teams have high flying offenses. Newton comes in averaging 55.5 points a game. The Eagles have scored 70+ four times this season. Most recently was in last weeks semifinal win over East Bernard 74-20. While not quite as prolific, the Wall Hawks are scoring 48.6 points per clip. Wall has eclipsed 70 points twice in 2025

1st Quarter

Wall receives opening kickoff, Hawks will start their first possession from their own 37. Wall opens with a double pass for 62 yards

10:36 TOUCHDOWN. WALL. Jacob Braden goes in from two yards out. PAT Good. Wall 7-0

Drive Summary. 4 plays, 63 yards. 1:26

KJ Porter picks up 44 yards on first two plays to put Newton in business at the Wall 22

7:00 1st TOUCHDOWN. Newton. D. Samuel scores from a yard out on 4th and 1. KJ Porter scores the two point conversion. Newton leads 8-7

Newton Drive Summary. 9 plays, 68 yards. 3:31

Newton defense forces a 3 & out takes over at 20

4:05 1st. BLOCKED PUNT. TOUCHDOWN. WALL, Gavin Sisson blocks punt, Sellers with the scoop and score. Wall fails to convert 2 point conversion but regains lead 13-8

3rd &9 Newton. Operating from his own endzone, Foster dumps off to KJ Porter on a screen pass for 10 yards and a Newton first down.

END OF FIRST QUARTER. Wall 13 Newton 8.

Newton outgained the Hawks in the first quarter 129-56. TOP: Newton 9:32 Wall 2:28

---

2ND QUARTER

Wall defense forces a punt. Takes over at its own 30 with 10:39 in 2nd

TOUCHDOWN, WALL

York to Reid Robertson for a 47 yard score. The play was a bubble screen on 3rd & 12. Robertson shook a tackle and turned on the track speed for a nice touchdown run to guve Wall a 19-8 lead following the two-point conversion

6:51. A heavy blitz on 3rd and 8 forces Foster out of the pocket. He rolls left and is picked off by Wall's Kellen Oliver. Wall takes over at 41

4:17 TOUCHDOWN. WALL. 25-8. York hits Robertson in front of endzone on 4th down to increase their lead by 17. Hawks fail to convert the 2 pt try.

Third (Down) Is The Charm. The Hawks last three scores came off key third down plays

1. 3rd and 12.

York to Robertson for 47 yard score and a 17-8 lead

2. Pressure Busts Pipes

Hawks bring the pressure, forcing Newton QB Foster out of the pocket. Fosters pass is picked off. Turnover leads to another Wall score

3. Key Conversions

3rd and 12, York picks up 13 yards to keep drive alive. 4 plays later, York hits Robertson in front of endzone on a key fourth down play for their final score of the first half

HALFTIME. WALL 25 NEWTON 8

---

Wall used its big play offense to convert several key third and fourth down plays

START OF 3RD QTR

Two short runs and Newton is again facing a 3rd and long.

Newton continues shooting itself in the foot with penalties. False start on 3rd and 4 makes it 3rd and 9. KJ Porter picks up a first down on a 10 yard run. Run negated on a holding call, forcing 3rd and 19. Eagles fail to convert and punt away

10:09 Wall sets up near midfield on its first possession of second-half

9:06 Newton defense holds serve. Forces a Wall punt,

Newton takes over at its own 5 after Wall punt pins the Eagles deep

3:25 TOUCHDOWN. NEWTON. Wall 25 Newton 16.

Hunter caps off impressive 16 play, 95 yard drive to put Newton back in the game,

2:11 Newton defense attacking here in the second half. Hawks facing a 3rd and 29 as they work out of their own endzone.

2:02 Newton takes over at its own 31 after a 67 yard punt by Wall's Levi Campbell

0:26 FUMBLE, Recovered by Wall near midfield.

END OF 3RD. WALL 25 NEWTON 16

---

4TH QUARTER

Wall converts on 3rd and 12 once again to keep drive alive. York to Robertson. Sets uo first abd goal for Hawks

10:13 Wall fails to convert when FGA misses. Newton holds serve. Takes over inside its own 10

Newton drive stalls out. Wall takes over at its own 23 with less than 6:00 mins left

3:26 INTERCEPTION by Newton's Braylen Patterson who returns it to the Wall 41.

1:23 TOUCHDOWN. Newton.

Newton scores on a 4th and 16 pass when Porter comes down with a prayer from Foster in the endzone. Porter converts the 2 point conversion to make it 25-24. Wall recovers onside kick to close out the game.

GAME RECAP. Wall wins its first state title in school history. The Hawks built a 25-8 first half lead and held on to win despite a spirited comeback effort from Newton, The Eagles outscored the Hawks 16-0 in the second half but ultimately fell short, Two of the state's most productive offenses were held in check tonight as neither approached their scoring averages. Wall's ability to convert on key third and fourth downs throughout the contest played a major role in tonight's win. Newton held a massive advantage n time of possession, holding the ball for more than 30:00. Unfortunately, the Eagles were also heavily penalized, 12/100. Wall caps off its first undefeated season in school history finishing 16-0

END OF GAME. WALL 25 NEWTON 24.