Football Recap: West's Win Ends Three-Game Losing Streak on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 6:34pm

Football Recap: West Cowboys vs. South Bulldogs

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West pushed their score to 32 the last time they played South, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The West Cowboys' defense stepped up to hand the South Bulldogs an 18-0 shutout. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cowboys.

Del?Navon Bailey threw for 77 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes. Emarion Bell was his top target, picking up 49 receiving yards. On the ground, Jahmere Johnson rushed for 55 yards on only six carries.

West's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for South, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West will venture away from home to challenge Eastmoor Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Eastmoor Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for South, they are taking a road trip to take on Walnut Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully South likes a good challenge.

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