The Newport Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Newfound Regional Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newport is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
On Tuesday, Newport was the victim of a rough 45-24 loss at the hands of Conant.
Newfound Regional can finally bid farewell to their 16-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They breezed by Inter-Lakes on the road to the tune of 49-17. Newfound Regional's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Newfound Regional, their victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-16.
Newport strolled past Newfound Regional in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a score of 55-40. The rematch might be a little tougher for Newport since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
