West Charlotte has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 40-14 to the Hough Huskies. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered since October 27, 2023.
Despite the loss, West Charlotte saw an underclassman step up: Jamouri Nichols threw for 171 yards and a touchdown on only 15 passes.
Ralph (Trey) Blakeney continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Hough, throwing for 178 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 47 yards. The dominant performance gave Blakeney a new career-high in rushing yards. Jycen Anciso was another key player, gaining 73 total yards and two touchdowns.
West Charlotte's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Hough, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
West Charlotte wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 72-0 victory against Harding University on the 18th. Hough has also already played their next matchup, a 33-0 win against Mallard Creek on the 18th.
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