Bobcat #0 London Martinez held the snap for kicker #10 Keegen Voyles, the kick was one of many successful extra point kicks. The Bobcats go on to fold up the Wildcats 73-0 ending the game early then moving on to HOCO festivities. Photo by Will Sadler
This year’s NHS Cheerleaders and Sponsor [L-R]: Jayden Ballard, Kourtney Whitfield, Sara May and Holly Manos. Photo by Will Sadler
Crown bearer: Casen Jackson and Flower girl: Lottie Hardin with NHS Cheerleader Kourtney Whitfield. Photo by Will Sadler
Newcastle HOCO Queen nominees this year [L-R] Kamalani Duffield, Emma Hawkins, Flor Carranza and Jayla Crossland. Photo by Will Sadler
Newcastle High Schools 2025-26 Homecoming Queen and Hero Flor Carranza and London Martinez. Congratulations! Photo by Will Sadler
NHS Cheerleader Kourtney Whitfield Crowns the HOCO Queen and Hero. Photo by Will Sadler

Bobcats Stomp Crowell Wildcats at HOCO

The Newcastle Bobcats would not be denied a victory in their Homecoming [HOCO] week game. The Bobcats blew out the Wildcats, 73-0, ending the game at halftime.

Directly after the game the HOCO nominations took the field for the announcement of the HOCO Queen and Hero. This year’s HOCO Queen is Flor Carranza and Hero London Martinez.

#0 London Martinez led the Bobcats in yards with 41 passing yards and four touchdowns that included one fumble returned for a touchdown.

Queen nominees: Kamalani Duffield, Emma Hawkins, Jayla Crossland and Flor Carranza. Football hero nominees: Leighton Gowens, Mikey Soito, Jayden Hemby and London Martinez. Crown bearer: Casen Jackson and Flower girl: Lottie Hardin.