Football Recap: Newport - Bellevue Knights vs. Redmond Mustangs
Newport - Bellevue lost to Redmond back in November of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Everything went the Newport - Bellevue Knights' way against the Redmond Mustangs as the Newport - Bellevue Knights made off with a 45-20 victory. Considering the Knights have won four games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cole Oliver continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88% of his passes, and also rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Newport - Bellevue was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Newport - Bellevue didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Leading the way was Brayden Howard and his an interception.
Despite the loss, Redmond still got an impressive performance from Hank Crawford, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
The win made it two in a row for Newport - Bellevue and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Redmond, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newport - Bellevue will head out to face off against Hazen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newport - Bellevue is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.3 points per game this season. As for Redmond, they are taking a road trip to take on Mercer Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mercer Island's defense has only allowed 7.5 points per game this season, so Redmond's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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