Friday Night High School Football : Marmonte League

Newbury Park 14, Channel Islands 0

KEY PLAYS

At Viking Field in Hueneme, Newbury Park’s Bill Phillips broke open a scoreless tie against host Channel Islands with an 85-yard punt return with 8:53 left in the first quarter. . . . With only six seconds left in the half, Eric Craig of Newbury Park scored on a two-yard run to build a 14-0 halftime lead. . . . Eric Olsen’s two fumble recoveries in the second half preserved the Panthers second straight shutout.

KEY PLAYERS

On the punt return by Phillips, Newbury Park coach Ken Cook said: “Special teams coach Bob Miller convinced the punt return team to block, then left the running to Phillips.” Eric Craig (NP) rushed for 85 yards on 10 carries and 1 touchdown. Receiver Sean Grady (NP) had a catch for 28 yards and another for a two-point conversion. Quarterback Jason Merrill (NP) completed 7 of 11 pass attempts for 65 yards. Newbury Park’s defense held the Raiders to 47 yards rushing.

THE RECORDS

Newbury Park (3-1-0), 1-0-0 in league

Channel Islands (1-2-1), 0-1-0 in league

Newbury Park 8 6 0 0 -- 14 Channel Islands 0 0 0 0 -- 0