Robert Lee and Westbrook squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Robert Lee had to settle for second. They took a 116-110 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Westbrook Wildcats. One positive for the Steers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Even though they lost, Robert Lee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Grayson Jeffrey, who rushed for 432 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 15.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 111 yards and four touchdowns on only seven passes for Westbrook. The dominant performance gave Jeffrey a new career-high in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was Case Custer, who gained 148 total yards and four touchdowns.
Robert Lee's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4. As for Westbrook, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Robert Lee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Westbrook, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Westbrook Wildcats challenge the Newcastle Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Westbrook's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten contests.
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