Catawba quarterback Ken Avent finds Brentley Allen (19) open who makes the reception.

Catawba quarterback Ken Avent (9) runs in the back field looking for an open receiver.

Newberry quarterback Dre Harris (1) gets caught in the backfield by Catawba’s Christian Campbell (59), Luke Cerasi (57) and John Oxce (50).

Catawba linebacker Christian Bennett (23) (East Rowan high school) reacts to defensive stop on the Newberry offense.

Catawba’s Jeremiah Ferguson (7) tackles Newberry’s Malory Pinkney (44).

Catawba’s Kujuan Pryor (6) runs the ball as Newberry’s Luke Taylor (40) closes in. Catawba College fell 28-21 to the visiting Newberry in the opening game of the Spring football season.

Newberry’s Bryson Woodruff (2) tries to pull down a pass from quarterback Dre Harris (1). Catawba’s Denoris Wardlow (36) tries to disrupt the reception. Catawba College fell 28-21 to the visiting Newberry in the opening game of the Spring football season. The Indians battled back from a three touchdown deficit in the second half of the game to bring the score to an even 21, but Newberry was able to make a final touchdown with only seconds left on the game clock for Catawba to work with. Salisbury NC 3/20/21 JON C LAKEY/FOR THE SALISBURY POST.

Jon C. Lakey / For the Salisbury Post- Catawba’s Nasjzae Bryant (8) runs out of bounds after a short run as Newberry’s Ja-Quez Smith (6) and David Vereen (7) tackle.