Newberg hasn't had much luck against Sherwood recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Newberg Tigers will host the Sherwood Bowmen at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Newberg comes in on four and Sherwood on five.
Newberg will head into Friday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 31-point they dealt Liberty last Friday. Newberg breezed by Liberty to the tune of 37-6. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Meanwhile, Sherwood humbled Liberty with a 35-6 victory. The Bowmen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Wilson Medina was his usual excellent self, rushing for 206 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry. He has been hot , having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played.
Sherwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches.
Sherwood wouldn't let Liberty keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sherwood can thank Isaac Bean and Neal Steger for forcing both of them.
The victory got Newberg back to even at 4-4. As for Sherwood, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Newberg was dealt a bruising 58-0 defeat at the hands of Sherwood in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Newberg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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