After flying high against Redmond last Friday, Newport - Bellevue came back down to earth. The Newport - Bellevue Knights came up short against the Hazen Highlanders on Thursday, falling 45-24. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Highlanders recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Newport - Bellevue lost, don't look at Cole Oliver. Despite the final result, he threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Oliver has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Newport - Bellevue wouldn't let Hazen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Taysean Taylor was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Newport - Bellevue's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Hazen, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newport - Bellevue's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mount Si at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newport - Bellevue is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.6 points per game this season. As for Hazen, they will take on North Creek at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Hazen's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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