Newcastle never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the Classen SAS Comets, posting a 63-0 victory on the road. Given the Racers' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Comets are ranked 240th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jackson Schanuel continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 80 yards and a touchdown. He is becoming a predictor of Newcastle's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Ashton Shumard was in the mix too, providing Newcastle with two touchdowns.
Newcastle wouldn't let Classen SAS keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Newcastle can thank Thomas Barbee and Ayden Elcyzyn for forcing both of them.
The win (which was Newcastle's third in a row) raised their record to 4-3. As for Classen SAS, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newcastle's road trip will continue as they head out to face MacArthur at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. MacArthur knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Newcastle likes a good challenge. As for Classen SAS, they will challenge Midwest City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midwest City is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Classen SAS will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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