Football Game Preview: Newport vs. Somersworth

After two weeks on the road, Newport is heading back home. On Saturday they take on Somersworth at 1:30 PM. Newport are limping into the match on a five-game losing streak.

Newport suffered a grim 0-24 defeat to Monadnock last Saturday.

After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Somersworth brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They made easy work of Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough Academy and carried off a 41-16 victory. Maybe the Somersworth offense has finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance is a 180-degree turn from their last 4 games.

Somersworth's win lifted them to 1-4 while Newport's loss dropped them down to 0-5. We'll see if Somersworth's success rolls on or if Newport are able to steal their positive momentum.

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