Eagles erupt on the road at Force on opening night to claim record win 148-60
Newcastle with the first win of the season

Esh Group Eagles Newcastle sent out a statement with an emphatic record-breaking win 148-60 to open the season away at Leeds Force.
Fab Flournoy's side surpassed the previous records for largest winning margin (72) and most points in a game (145) in a dominant start.
Top scorers for the winners Paige with 30 pts (13/16 FG) and Nimley with 27 pts.
Fab Flournoy's side surpassed the previous records for largest winning margin (72) and most points in a game (145) in a dominant start.
???? Tonight we set @BBLofficial record for largest ever win 88pts (prev was 72) & most pts in lge game 148 (prev was 145 4OT) vs @forcebball. pic.twitter.com/A3kyJUTlHJ
— Newcastle Eagles (@NewcastleEagle) 29 settembre 2017
Top scorers for the winners Paige with 30 pts (13/16 FG) and Nimley with 27 pts.