If West Johnston was feeling good fresh off their 26-0 takedown of Smithfield-Selma two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wildcats were beaten by the Clayton Comets 55-2 on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled against the Comets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Kaden Trotter
09/12/25 vs Clayton | 7 |
08/29/25 vs Smithfield-Selma | 11 |
08/22/25 @ South Garner | 6 |
Even if they lost, West Johnston's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Clayton's QB won't forget Kaden Trotter anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Trotter is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Aiden Smalls was a one-man wrecking crew For Clayton. as he rushed for 111 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 50 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Khalin Rogers, who rushed for 58 yards and one score on only five carries.
West Johnston now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Clayton, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
West Johnston has already played their next match, a 38-6 loss against Union Pines on the 19th. As for Clayton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 56-10 win against Fuquay - Varina on the 19th.
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