The Newport Grizzlies will head out to take on the Freeman Scotties at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newport is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Newport will head out to face Freeman after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Newport took a hard 28-14 fall against Asotin. The contest marked the Grizzlies' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Freeman hadn't done well against Lakeside recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Freeman strolled past Lakeside with points to spare, taking the game 28-14.
It was another big night for Logan Schultz, who rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 68 yards. Vance Coyner was in the mix as well, providing Freeman with two touchdowns.
Freeman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Newport's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Freeman, their record now sits at 4-1.
Newport barely slipped by Freeman in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 28-27. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Freeman's Kanoa Rogan, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Newport to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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