Westminster lost against Esperanza back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lions fell 27-21 to the Aztecs. Despite 180 more yards than the Aztecs, the Lions couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Westminster saw an underclassman step up: freshman Beckham Sharp threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards.
Westminster has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Esperanza, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Westminster will take on rival St. Margaret's at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Esperanza is set to square off against their familiar foe Brea Olinda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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