Newport fell victim to Taylor County and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cardinals and fell 30-0. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Kay Sharp threw for 84 yards while completing 75% of his passes. Carvonta Roper was his top target, picking up 44 receiving yards. On the ground, Kendell Buck-Barber rushed for 29 yards.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Taylor County, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Newport will face off against Paris at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Taylor County, they will challenge Russell County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals will need to watch out since the Lakers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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