After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pickerington Central, Newark was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Teays Valley Vikings, posting a 35-7 victory at home. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Leading Newark to victory were Drayson Peterson and Kolton Peterson. Drayson picked up 137 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Kolton rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Drayson's longest reception was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Bodie Smith was another key player, throwing for 175 yards and three touchdowns.
Newark wouldn't let Teays Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Newark can thank Alex Irvin and Xander Martin for forcing both of them. Preston Lunsford was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Newark pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Teays Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-3.
Newark wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-20 victory against Reynoldsburg on the 18th. Teays Valley has also already played their next matchup, a 49-23 loss against Pickerington Central on the 18th.
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