Newcastle shuts out Blanchard 56-0 in Lions’ home opener
As the Racers ran up the scoreboard, the Lions were nowhere to be found. Blanchard football (0-2) had no answers for rival Newcastle (1-2) Friday in a 56-0 shutout loss at Blanchard Lions Stadium. The loss brings the Lions’ record to 0-2 on the season and marks back-to-back rivalry wins for the Racers, who lead the all-time series 27-26. Blanchard, coming off a season-opening loss at Clinton, ...
In a resounding 56-0 shutout, Newcastle triumphed over Blanchard in the Lions' home opener at Blanchard Lions Stadium. The loss left the Lions' record at 0-2, while Newcastle's record improved to 1-2. This marks back-to-back rivalry victories for Newcastle, who currently lead the all-time series with 27 wins. Blanchard, coming off a loss to Clinton, aimed to secure its first win in the rivalry opener but fell short.
The Racers dominated in all phases of the game, with running back Ben Rogers rushing for over 100 yards and five touchdowns. Blanchard's offense struggled, producing only 39 total yards and no touchdowns, their worst offensive performance in over a decade. The Lions' defense struggled to contain Rogers, who broke through tackles for big plays.
The Lions' offensive line also failed to generate significant pressure, resulting in poor yardage and turnovers. Coach Brock Wardlaw acknowledged the need for improvement in tackling and running the ball. Blanchard will face Guthrie, 1-2, in their next game on Sep. 18.
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