FALCON FOOTBALL UPDATE: Falcons shut out Newport

In their first game of the season, the South Whidbey High School football team beat Newport High School 40-0.

In their first game of the season, the South Whidbey High School

football team beat Newport High School 40-0.

After first half touchdowns from Nick Tenuta, Henry Mead and Jon

Poolman, the score was 34-0 at the half.

In the third period, Falcon coach Mark Hodson sent in the second string — they both prevented any scoring and made one TD on a Danny Zuver end-around run.

At 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, the Falcons welcome the Mount Vernon

Bulldogs to Waterman Field for their first home game.