Newsome is 8-2 against Riverview since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Newsome Wolves will take on the Riverview Sharks at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Newsome didn't have quite enough to beat Sumner and fell 17-14. The Wolves have struggled against the Stingrays recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Although Newsome took the loss, they still got scores from Noah Guenther and Gianni Flore.
Newsome's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Malik Hassoun.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 41 points the game before, Riverview was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were dealt a 54-7 defeat at the hands of Plant City. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while the Raiders are ranked 124th).
Despite the loss, Riverview had strong showings from Isaiah Washington, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, and Andrew Lee, who rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries. Washington really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Newsome's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Riverview, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Newsome has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 272.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Riverview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Newsome ended up a good deal behind Riverview in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 28-14. Can Newsome avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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