Football Game Preview: Westminster Lions vs. Brea Olinda Wildcats + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Westminster will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Brea Olinda Wildcats will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Westminster put up the most points they have all season last Friday. They claimed a resounding 44-7 win over Saddleback. The Lions not only won last Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 6, 2024 (when they won 40-0).

Westminster found their leader in freshman Beckham Sharp, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.

Westminster's run defense was locked in: Saddleback could only muster two yards per carry. The team can thank Amarri Hopwood for the heroic effort on defense: he. Westminster's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.

Meanwhile, Brea Olinda came up short against Trabuco Hills last Friday and fell 43-36. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Wildcats, who until this matchup were averaging 14.2 points allowed.

Westminster will have to contain Gavyn Nicholson as he made an impact in Brea Olinda's last game. He rushed for 133 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 53 yards and one touchdown. Nicholson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 50 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jio Kang, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Westminster's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Brea Olinda, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Westminster was taken down by Brea Olinda 49-0 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.