The Logan Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Westside Renegades at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Logan's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Westside's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Logan will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points last Friday, then bounced right back against St. Albans on Friday. The Wildcats took their matchup with ease, bagging a 41-6 win over the Red Dragons. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 22 points or more this season.
Logan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucas Lambert led the charge by picking up 82 receiving yards and a pair of scores. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Johnson, who gained 94 total yards and a touchdown.
Logan didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited St. Albans to a completion percentage of just 45.5%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Tanner Akers and Dakota Maynard, who each logged one passes deflected. Logan wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 69.2%.
Logan's defense didn't let Reece Lilly, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Braxton Wolford, Rob Ball, and Jaxon McClung, who each picked up one sack apiece. Logan received some extra help from Bentley Williamson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Westside was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 12-8 to Shady Spring. The Renegades have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Logan's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Westside, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
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