The Newport Cubs will face off against the Dayton Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newport will be strutting in after a victory while Dayton will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Newport finally turned things around against North Marion on Friday. They never let the Huskies onto the board and left with a 13-0 win.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 34 points the game before, Dayton was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They took a blow against Warrenton, falling 36-8.
Even though they lost, Dayton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 204 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The victory got Newport back to even at 1-1. As for Dayton, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Newport was dealt a bruising 45-0 defeat at the hands of Dayton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Newport have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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