Football Preview: Westlake Wildcats vs. Pleasantville Panthers
Westlake is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Pleasantville is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats faces off against the Pleasantville Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Westlake's defense has only allowed 7.3 points per game this season, so Pleasantville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Westlake's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They breezed by Briarcliff/Hamilton on the road to the tune of 28-0. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won four contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Pleasantville's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell to Byram Hills 26-22.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Louis Sdao, who rushed for 159 yards.
Westlake's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Pleasantville, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Westlake was dealt a bruising 35-7 loss at the hands of Pleasantville when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Thankfully for Westlake, Daniel Picart (who rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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