McGuinness holds off Newcastle to stay undefeated in district play

Here are three takeaways from Class 5A fourth-ranked McGuinness’ 24-14 home win over No. 6 Newcastle on Friday night at Pribil Stadium.

McGuinness 24, Newcastle 14

Player of the game: Gage Chance. The McGuinness junior quarterback completed 12 of 17 passes for 148 yards and was particularly key in the run game. Chance ran for 43 yards and two scores, both from two yards out.

Key moment: After Newcastle senior Parker Longest was carted off the field following an injury on a punt play, McGuinness (9-0, 5-0 District 5A-1) put together a crucial scoring drive that ended with a 21-yard touchdown run by junior tailback DreAndre Bruton. McGuinness took a 17-14 lead with 5:38 left in the third quarter and held on from there.

McGuinness defense dominates: The Irish allowed just 181 yards a