West's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Clovis East Timberwolves by a score of 24-21. Despite 96 more yards than the Timberwolves, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kamden Lopati, who rushed for 128 yards on only 14 carries, and also threw for 190 yards and a touchdown. Louie Hamilton was another key back, rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.
Even if they lost, West's defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Nofo Hafoka and Dieter Lotulelei who racked up four sacks between them. Masiu Aholelei was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even though they lost, West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Clovis East to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyus Miller, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 82 yards on only six carries. Blake Mathieu was Miller's top target, picking up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
West's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
West will head out to face off against American Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clovis East, they will face off against Kingsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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