Newport 52–0 over Manila came on homecoming

Newport 52, Manila 0

Newport 52–0 over Manila came on homecoming in a 3-3A conference battle, with the Greyhounds striking fast and never easing off. Senior QB/FS Luke Reynolds led three touchdown drives through the air and added a first‑quarter interception to set the tone. The matchup sits within the AHSAA’s 2A‑to‑7A structure; this was a key 3A test.

Reynolds found WR/CB Dayrin Braxton for 16‑ and 25‑yard scores and hit TE Jesyn Russell on a 47‑yard seam. On the ground, RB/FS Trevion Greer sprinted 45 yards for six, and Jataelyn “Nemo” Crite broke a 32‑yard reverse while tacking on two‑point runs. Newport turned an 8–0 start into a 38–0 halftime cushion with balance and takeaways. The defensive line forced repeated negative plays and hurried throws, turning short fields into points.

Manila showed fight. Senior Brody Morris churned out yards between the tackles, RB/MLB Aidan Sharp delivered physical carries and stops at linebacker, and QB Patrick Fisher kept the Lions organized with quick throws and option looks. Junior Emrick Stone’s hands‑team recovery on a first‑quarter onside kick set up field position, and a red‑zone fourth‑down pass breakup denied Newport early.

Special teams and depth finished it. K/MLB Destin Jackson produced booming kickoffs that pinned Manila deep, lineman Carmello Ellis rumbled in a two‑point try, and senior Semaj Morgan raced 65 yards on a keeper from the reserve unit. Jaden Robinson later added a rushing score and two‑point run as the continuous clock rolled through the second half.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Newport – Dayrin Braxton 16 pass from Luke Reynolds (Jataelyn Crite run), 8–0.
Newport – Jataelyn Crite 32 run (conversion failed), 14–0.

2nd Quarter
Newport – Trevion Greer 45 run (Jataelyn Crite run), 22–0.
Newport – Jesyn Russell 47 pass from Luke Reynolds (Dayrin Braxton run), 30–0.
Newport – Dayrin Braxton 25 pass from Luke Reynolds (Carmello Ellis run), 38–0.

3rd Quarter
Newport – Semaj Morgan 65 run (conversion failed), 44–0.

4th Quarter
Newport – Jaden Robinson run (Jaden Robinson run), 52–0.

Standouts 

• Luke Reynolds (QB/FS) – 3 TD passes, 1 INT.

• Dayrin Braxton (WR/CB) – 2 TD catches and a 2‑pt run.

• Trevion Greer (RB/FS) – 45‑yard TD, strong rushing night.

• Jataelyn “Nemo” Crite (RB/SS) – 32‑yard TD run, two 2‑pt runs.

• Jaden Robinson – interception, rushing TD plus 2‑pt run.