Football Recap: Westwood Panthers vs. Centennial Eagles
Westwood came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by the Centennial Eagles at home to the tune of 38-8 on Friday. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Among those leading the charge was Joseph "EJ" Weathers, who threw for 185 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Westwood's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Marquan Burgess and Jorden Swoope. Chris "CJ" Lynch was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, making six total tackles, and making six total tackles.
Westwood's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Centennial, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Westwood will face off against Moore Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westwood will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Centennial, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Okeechobee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centennial is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Okeechobee a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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