Taft is 0-1 against Newport since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Taft Tigers will be playing at home against the Newport Cubs at 7:00 p.m. Taft will be strutting in after a win while Newport will be coming in after a defeat.
Taft's three-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They put the hurt on Amity with a sharp 36-16 win. The result was nothing new for Taft, who have now won three games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Armando Fajardo had an outrageously good game as he threw for 207 yards and four touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. The team also got some help courtesy of Zack Hankins, who picked up 117 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Newport's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Scio 44-8.
Taft's win on Friday bumped their record up to 3-4. Newport has been struggling this season, as they've lost six of their first seven games, which leaves them at a 1-6 record this season.
Taft suffered a grim 35-14 defeat to Newport in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Will Taft have more luck at home instead of on the road?
