The Oakwood Comets are taking a road trip to challenge the Westville Tigers 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.
Oakwood took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against Clifton Central by a score of 42-34.
It was another big night for Kyler Johnson, who rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. Jaethan Perez was another key player, gaining 155 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Oakwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Westville came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman, posting a 63-14 win at home. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Oakwood's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Westville, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Oakwood suffered a grim 49-28 defeat to Westville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Oakwood, Drew Wichtowski (who rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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