Football Preview: West Brook Bruins vs. Ball Tornadoes
The West Brook Bruins will face off against the Ball Tornadoes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
West Brook is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their match on Friday with ease, bagging a 48-7 victory over Beaumont United. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Bruins with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Ball's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Friday. They fell just short of Barbers Hill by a score of 62-60. It was the first time this season that the Tornadoes let down their fans at home.
Despite the defeat, Ball had strong showings from Arentheis Winn, who rushed for 196 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, and Kyden Barker, who threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Winn really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run. London Deyon was Barker's top target, picking up 44 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Ball didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jayvian Joseph, Jonah Williams, and Phoenix Pope picked up one apiece. Pope has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 11 times he's played.
Even though they lost, Ball was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 315 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Barbers Hill only rushed for 209.
The win got West Brook back to even at 4-4. As for Ball, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. West Brook has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 227.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ball struggles in that department as they've been averaging 204. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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