The Wilson Wildcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Azusa Aztecs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Azusa took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Wilson, who comes in off a win.
Wilson took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Pomona, posting a 42-13 victory. The Wildcats not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 31, 2024 (when they won 43-0).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wilson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Josiah Lewis, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two TDs. Lewis also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending one pass. Brian Silva got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Wilson, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Silva, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Wilson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joseph Madrid and Jacob Lewis.
Meanwhile, Azusa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against Nogales, falling 53-3.
Wilson's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Azusa, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Wilson against Azusa in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 56-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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