Newcomerstown has gone 3-0 against Conotton Valley recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Newcomerstown Trojans will look to defend their home field against the Conotton Valley Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Conotton Valley took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Newcomerstown, who comes in off a win.
Newcomerstown took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Beallsville 40-0 at home.
Meanwhile, Conotton Valley lost to Malvern at home by a 35-20 margin on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Rockets in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite their loss, Conotton Valley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kamden Wright, who picked up 81 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Wright also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending four passes. Another pass catcher making a difference was Brooks Bower, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Conotton Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Haney and Kaden Leggett. Haney didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Newcomerstown now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Conotton Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Newcomerstown against Conotton Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 52-20 win. Does Newcomerstown have another victory up their sleeve, or will Conotton Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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