Newport Greyhounds – Week 1 Notes & Stats

Opponent: Batesville Pioneers
Date: Sept. 5, 2025 – Batesville, AR
Final Score: Newport 39, Batesville 20

Team Stats

• First Downs: 19
• Rushes–Yards: 32–323
• Passing Yards: 163
• Comp–Att: 13–16–0 INT
• Total Yards: 486
• Fumbles–Lost: 3–2
• Penalties–Yards: 22–141
• 3rd Down Conversions: 4–13
• 4th Down Conversions: 1–1
• Time of Possession: 30:51

Rushing Leaders

• #7 Trevion Greer – 19 carries, 266 yards, 3 TD
• #6 Luke Reynolds – 11 carries, 44 yards, 3 fumbles
• #12 Luke Sampson – 1 carry, 10 yards
• #2 Zay Greer – 1 carry, 3 yards

Passing Leaders

• #6 Luke Reynolds – 13/16, 163 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Receiving Leaders

• #9 Nemo Crite – 6 catches, 81 yards, 1 TD
• #12 Luke Sampson – 2 catches, 37 yards, 1 TD
• #3 Dayrin Braxton – 3 catches, 24 yards
• #7 Trevion Greer – 1 catch, 14 yards
• #28 Isiah Brown – 1 catch, 7 yards

Special Teams

• PAT: #20 Destin Jackson – 1/2
• Punting: #6 Luke Reynolds – 3 punts, 42.0 avg, long 45
• Kick Returns: #3 Dayrin Braxton – 2 returns, 6 yards
• Punt Returns: #3 Dayrin Braxton – 2 returns, 66 yards, 1 TD

Defensive Leaders

• #10 Semaj Morgan – 9.5 tackles, 1 INT
• #20 Destin Jackson – 8.5 tackles
• #12 Luke Sampson – 8.5 tackles
• #2 Zay Greer – 7.5 tackles
• #11 Trae Henderson – 3 tackles, 1 sack
• Others: Jesyn Russell (1), Hayden Kennedy (3), Jamill Thomas (1), Donnell Williams (2), Nemo Crite (2), Jaden Robinson (4.5), Davion Grady (0.5), Tracy Smith (1.5), Lane Stewart (1.5), Jay Grady (4.5), Jayden Arnold (1.5), Tavarius Hardaway (4)

Notables:

• Trevion Greer exploded for 266 yards and 3 rushing TDs, including runs of 81, 26, and 56 yards.
• Luke Reynolds was near-perfect throwing the ball (13/16, 163 yards, 2 TDs) while also punting at a 42-yard clip.
• Dayrin Braxton delivered a momentum-shifting 66-yard punt return touchdown.
• The Greyhounds’ defense forced 1 interception (Morgan) and leaned on a balanced tackling effort across the secondary and linebackers.