Agoura was the 58-55 winner over Westlake when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Chargers received a blow on Friday as they fell 31-14 to the Warriors.
Despite the loss, Agoura saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Anderson Mercer picked up 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Mercer showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 68 yards. Another player making a difference was Gavin Gray, who threw for 301 yards and a pair of TDs.
Agoura didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaxson Ricketts and Luke Bussiere. George Hastings was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Demanie Bell was a one-man wrecking crew For Westlake. as he rushed for 224 yards and two scores while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Bell's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Agoura's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Westlake, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Agoura will challenge Thousand Oaks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Westlake, they will face off against Chatsworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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