Luke Sampson Game Report: vs Melbourne

For the first time in his career, Luke Sampson scored a rushing touchdown on Friday. He rushed for 25 yards and one TD as Newport took down Melbourne 48-14. We rated that as his best performance since September 12th, when he made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Looking ahead, Sampson and Newport will challenge Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thanks in part to Sampson's efforts, Newport will roll in on a six-game winning streak. Will Sampson and the rest of the team keep the streak alive? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.