The Newport Buffaloes will square off against the Dayspring Christian Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Newport: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Dayspring Christian Academy has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
Newport is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Upper Dauphin Area on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Newport came up short against Upper Dauphin Area, falling 42-17. The matchup marked the Buffaloes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Dayspring Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 51-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of New Covenant Christian.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Dayspring Christian Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-3.
Newport won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in December of 2016, slipping by Dayspring Christian Academy 33-32. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Dayspring Christian Academy's Kierstin Weaver, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Newport to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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