It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Holy Cross can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Newport Wildcats on the road and fell 35-0. The Indians haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Holy Cross wouldn't let Newport keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Holy Cross can thank Dustin Wilson and Littello Johnson for forcing both of them. Johnson is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Kyle Lee was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Holy Cross' loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Newport, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Holy Cross does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Newport, they will square off against Ludlow on Friday. Ludlow will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Newport surely won't give up without a fight.
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