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Newport should be ready for Bellevue this time around. Last year, the Wildcats were upset because of multiple turnovers. If Newport stops Buckler, they will win the game. Didn't Buckler have 2 of the scores for Bellevue last year as a sophomore? Newport's running backs: Short, Oden, McDay & Carter have too much speed to be held in check. Any of these 4 are capable of breaking a big run. Newport's defense needs to be aggressive and take chances. Newport fans are expecting the coaching staff to have the Wildcats ready to play, but then again, the players have to be the ones ready to play. I guess we'll find out Saturday evening.

Hope Josh recovers well. Did they have to do surgery or did they just cast it? I'm not an expert, but I have heard recorvery may take 4 weeks to 10 weeks. It all depends how severe it was. This injury came at the wrong time, but their team needs to move on. Josh needs to listen to his doctor and start rehab as soon as he can. I heard that rehab is bike and swimming. Something good may come out of all of this. Stay positive!