Football Game Preview: Salem Academy Crusaders vs. Newport Cubs + How To Watch

The Salem Academy Crusaders will challenge the Newport Cubs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Salem Academy has given up an average of 35.3 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Friday, Salem Academy came up short against Amity and fell 36-26.

Meanwhile, Newport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt a 67-7 loss at the hands of Taft.

Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Salem Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

Everything came up roses for Salem Academy against Newport when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-6 win. Will the Crusaders repeat their success, or do the Cubs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.