After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Catholic Memorial, Leominster was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts by a score of 42-33. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Osiris Lopez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 189 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 179 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Ryan Ricker was Lopez's top target, picking up 124 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Leominster was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Leominster didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Ricker.
Leominster's record now sits at 4-1. As for Westford Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leominster will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Wachusett Regional at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. As for Westford Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Waltham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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