"Froshmore" Dogies Ride Fast Start to 48-18 Win Over Wright JV
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | 14 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 48 |
| WRI | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
NEWCASTLE, Wyo. - Newcastle High School scored the first 28 points and defeated the Wright Panthers 48-18 in its final “Froshmore” football game Monday, Oct. 12, in Newcastle. The Dogies all freshman/sophomore team powered their offense with 337 rushing yards.
Weston McConkey opened the scoring with a 64-yard touchdown run, and Waylon Stolhammer followed with a 25-yard scoring run to build a 14-0 first-quarter lead. McConkey added touchdown runs of 10 and 3 yards in the second quarter, extending the advantage to 28-0. He finished with 155 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 13 carries, plus a touchdown reception.
Wright responded with a 1-yard touchdown run and a 6-yard touchdown pass, trimming the deficit to 28-12 after two unsuccessful two-point conversions. The Dogies answered before halftime when Brayton Von Eye connected with McConkey for a touchdown. The successful extra-point kick sent Newcastle into the break leading 35-12.
Von Eye extended the lead to 42-12 with a 57-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Wright scored on a 58-yard pass in the fourth before Michael Coombs caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Von Eye to complete the scoring. Von Eye finished 4-of-5 passing for 26 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding 65 rushing yards on five carries.
Newcastle’s defense forced three turnovers, including an interception by Coombs and two Wright fumbles, while the Dogies committed one turnover. Wright managed 184 total yards, with 99 rushing and 85 passing, and converted 2-of-9 third-down attempts. Coombs also contributed 49 rushing yards on six carries, while Stolhammer gained 48 yards on five attempts. Newcastle totaled 363 yards and 15 first downs to Wright’s eight.
The Dogies won all three of their “Froshmore” games this season, outscoring opponents 128-40 across that stretch. Newcastle varsity plays Wheatland in its next contest on Friday, Oct. 16.
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