Westside has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 42-21 to the Baldwin Braves. The Patriots have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Westside lost, don't look at Jeanarion Kamga. Despite the final result, he rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Lamar Pounds had an outrageously good game for Baldwin as he rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 270 yards while completing 81% of his passes. Those 76 rushing yards gave Pounds a new career-high.
Westside's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-2. As for Baldwin, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Westside and West Laurens are set to duel on Thursday. Westside is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.6 points per game this season. As for Baldwin, they are taking a road trip to face off against Howard at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Baldwin will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
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