The Weston Ranch Cougars will challenge the Stagg Delta Kings at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Weston Ranch's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 33-0 victory over Bear Creek on the road. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Cougars had established a 26 point advantage.
Weston Ranch found their leader in underclassman Jaysiah Arrington, who rushed for 53 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 242 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes.
Weston Ranch's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. The heavy lifting was done by Finau Paea and Ezekiel Jeffrey, who racked up four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Stagg, as they earned their first road win of the season. They were the clear victor by a 37-15 margin over West on Friday.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Darnell Holmes and Jamani Hampton. Holmes had a great game and gained 143 total yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Hampton did his best for the losing side, rushing for 129 yards.
Weston Ranch's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Stagg, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Weston Ranch ended up a good deal behind Stagg when the teams last played back in September of 2023, losing 32-14. Will Weston Ranch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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