After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Newport Central Catholic, Newport was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They breezed by the Bellevue Tigers on the road to the tune of 39-12. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kyle Lee had an outrageously good game as he threw for 355 yards and six touchdowns while completing 80.8% of his passes.
Newport didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rod Thompson and Kendell Buck-Barber. Thompson also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 109.
Newport's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Bellevue, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-4.
Newport will challenge Dayton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newport is facing Dayton at the right time seeing as Dayton is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Bellevue, they will square off against Newport Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newport Central Catholic is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Bellevue will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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