The Weston Ranch Cougars will challenge the Stagg Delta Kings at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Weston Ranch's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They breezed by Bear Creek on the road to the tune of 33-0. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Cougars had established a 26 point advantage.
Weston Ranch found their leader in underclassman Jaysiah Arrington, who rushed for 53 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 242 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes.
One reason for the win was Weston Ranch's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Finau Paea and Ezekiel Jeffrey, who racked up four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Stagg, as they earned their first road win of the season. They blew past West 37-15 on Friday.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Darnell Holmes and Jamani Hampton. Holmes had a great game and gained 143 total yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Hampton did his best for the losing side, rushing for 129 yards.
Weston Ranch's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Stagg, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Weston Ranch lost to Stagg at home by a decisive 32-14 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Weston Ranch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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