Exciting Matchups Highlight Week 8 of High School Football
This week in Newport, anticipation is brewing for an exciting Friday of high school football, especially with the historic Battle of Newport set to kick off. This longstanding rivalry, which dates back to 1918, will see Newport facing off against Newport Central Catholic. Both teams enter this matchup looking to bounce back after recent losses.
Meanwhile, the Cooper Jaguars are in pursuit of an undefeated season and will be taking on Scott, while Conner will look to continue its impressive season with a matchup against Dixie Heights.
In last week’s actions, Bishop Brossart delivered a stunning performance, crushing Holy Cross with a final score of 35-0. The Mustangs’ defense was fierce, limiting Holy Cross to just over 100 total yards of offense and no points throughout the entire game. Quarterback Tyler Holtz threw for 101 yards and three touchdowns, while Cameron Mandel dominated on the ground with 141 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The scoring summary for Bishop Brossart’s game includes:
- Gulley, 3-yard pass from Holtz (Runge kick)
- Amin, 18-yard pass from Holtz (Runge kick)
- Mandel, 18-yard rush (Runge kick)
- Tischner, 4-yard pass from Holtz (Runge kick)
- Geyer, 1-yard rush (Runge kick)
Other notable results from the week include:
- Bishop Brossart 35, Holy Cross 0
- Beechwood 42, Owen County 0
- Ryle 42, Campbell County 14
- Conner 35, Dixie Heights 31
- Bellevue 42, Dayton 0
- Highlands 55, Boone County 0
- Newport Central Catholic 35, Newport 7
- Cooper 41, Scott 0
This week’s action is particularly exciting with several wonderful matchups taking place. The NFHS Network allows fans to catch these games, providing a chance to stream high school football like never before.
As Friday night approaches, keep an eye on the scores and details as teams battle for victory on the gridiron. With many teams striving for success, Week 8 promises plenty of action and thrills.
