Newberry's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 48-0 victory over the Keystone Heights Indians. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Kaleb Woods, who rushed for 194 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 81 yards. Another player making a difference was Kobe Johnson, who threw for 63 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Newberry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Newberry's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB ten times. Malachi Lancaster and Jarquez Carter were the leaders of the group effort as each produced three apiece. Carter also set a new season high mark in sacks with three.
The win got Newberry back to even at 2-2. As for Keystone Heights, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Newberry will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Palatka at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. As for Keystone Heights, they will challenge Dixie County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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