Newport hasn't had much luck against Newport Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Newport is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Lloyd Memorial just ended the team's four-game winning streak two weeks ago. They were dealt a 39-7 defeat at the hands of the Juggernauts. The match marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Newport Central Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 29-7 to Raceland.
Having lost for the first time this season, Newport fell to 4-1. As for Newport Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Newport ended up a good deal behind Newport Central Catholic when the teams last played back in October of 2023, losing 22-6. Will Newport have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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