Newport has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Taft Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Newport is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They walked away with a 21-12 victory over Scio on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Cubs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Taft waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed by the Warriors on the road to the tune of 49-22. Considering the Tigers have won five matches by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ezra James continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 328 yards and a touchdown while completing 77.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Kol Tolan was another key player, gaining 102 total yards and a touchdown.
Newport's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Taft, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Newport was taken down by Taft 44-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Newport, Armando Fajardo (who rushed for 74 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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