Greyhounds Blaze Past Indians in Opener

Newport 38, Marked Tree 6

NEWPORT — Newport hit the gas early and never slowed, rolling past Marked Tree 38–6 in Friday’s Week 0 matchup at Greyhound Field.

Senior quarterback Luke Reynolds efficiently piloted the Greyhounds with a first-quarter keeper and a 41-yard strike. Senior tailback Trevion “Trey” Greer delivered the knockout blows, ripping touchdown runs of 9, 82, and 61 yards to showcase both burst and power. Senior receiver/corner Dayrin “Day” Braxton supplied balance with a 50-yard scoring run and the long TD reception as Newport’s veteran skill corps stacked explosive plays behind a physical front.

Marked Tree battled back, driving to the red zone in the second quarter, but penalties spoiled a goal-to-go series. Senior quarterback Kenyon Carter finally put the Indians on the board in the fourth quarter with a deep touchdown strike, flashing the arm talent that’s been his hallmark.

Defensively, Hayden Kennedy paced Newport’s line with multiple tackles for loss and a third-quarter sack, keying a unit that never allowed Marked Tree to settle in.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Newport – Trevion Greer 9-yd run (kick failed), NPT 6–0.
Newport – Luke Reynolds keeper (Destin Jackson kick), NPT 13–0.

2nd Quarter
Newport – Dayrin Braxton 41-yd pass from Reynolds (kick failed), NPT 19–0.
Newport – Greer 82-yd run (Jackson kick), NPT 26–0.

3rd Quarter
Newport – Greer 61-yd run (kick failed), NPT 32–0.
Newport – Braxton 50-yd run (kick failed), NPT 38–0.

4th Quarter
Marked Tree – 40-yd TD pass (2-pt try no good), NPT 38–6.

Standouts

• Trevion Greer (RB, Newport) — 3 rushing TDs (9, 82, 61).
• Dayrin Braxton (WR/CB, Newport) — 41-yd TD catch, 50-yd TD run.
• Luke Reynolds (QB/FS, Newport) — 1 rushing TD, 41-yd TD pass.
• Hayden Kennedy (DE, Newport) — multiple TFLs, sack.