The Newcomb Skyhawks are taking a road trip to square off against the Santa Fe Indian Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Newcomb is headed out to face Santa Fe Indian after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Newcomb blew past Wingate 42-18 on Saturday.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Newcomb was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 238 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Newcomb didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Ezekiel Bennet led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe Indian had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cuba , sneaking past 20-18. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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