Juniata won the last time they faced Newport and Jasper Shepps did his part to make sure it happened again. The Indians simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Buffaloes 49-14 with plenty of help from Shepps, who picked up 115 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 75 yards.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Juniata, racking up 13 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Shepps, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Juniata didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Xzavier Rivera, Colten Rowles, and Shepps picked up one apiece. Juniata received some extra help from Isaac Ramirez, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Indians
| 10/03/25 vs Newport | 49-14 |
| 09/26/25 @ Susquenita | 48-0 |
| 09/19/25 vs Camp Hill | 27-10 |
| 09/12/25 @ James Buchanan | 19-12 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Juniata, bringing their record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.0 points on average over those games. As for Newport, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juniata will welcome Greencastle-Antrim at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newport, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Halifax at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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