Preview: Newcastle Dogies vs. Glenrock Herders
After two games on the road, Newcastle is heading back home. They will take on the Glenrock Herders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Wyoming (Newcastle is ranked 61st, while Glenrock is ranked 47th).
Newcastle suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Saturday. They took a serious blow against Buffalo, falling 60-17. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Newcastle has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Glenrock scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 79-39 victory over Moorcroft at home. That looming 79-39 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Glenrock yet this season.
Newcastle's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 2-8. As for Glenrock, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Newcastle came up short against Glenrock when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 50-39. Can Newcastle avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
