The Westminster Wolves will face off against the Overland Trailblazers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Overland is hoping to do what Northglenn couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Westminster's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Westminster blew past Northglenn 41-18. The Wolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Westminster's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Kiewiet, who threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 60 yards. Kiewiet is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Adrian Moreno was Kiewiet's top target, picking up 173 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Westminster wouldn't let Northglenn keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Carlos Tarango, Abraham Montes, and Mike Davidson picked up one apiece. Montes also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 16.
Meanwhile, Overland had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Mountain Range 34-7 at home on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Trailblazers considering their six-point performance the contest before.
Among those leading the charge was Jarrius Ward, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles.
Westminster's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Overland, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Westminster has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 385.8 total yards per game. It's a different story for Overland, though, as they've been averaging only 193.8. Will Westminster be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Overland flip the script?
Westminster came up short against Overland in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 40-32. Can Westminster avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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