West fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Weston Ranch on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 21-20 to the Weston Ranch Cougars. Despite 130 more yards than the Cougars, the Wolfpack couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why West lost, don't look at Jamani Hampton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Hampton a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
West is on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Weston Ranch, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
West will challenge Stagg at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. West is facing Stagg at the right time seeing as Stagg is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Weston Ranch, they will venture away from home to challenge Bear Creek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Weston Ranch is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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