After only six points in their last matchup, Menendez made sure to put some points up on the board against Westside on Friday. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 33-8 margin over the Wolverines. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 181st, while the Wolverines are ranked 400th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dominick Torchio was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Tony Evans got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Evans, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Menendez's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Bennett Cornelison, Jaden Logan, and Evan Chatterton, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Westside's side was Cornelison, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
The victory got Menendez back to even at 3-3. As for Westside, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Menendez will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Bishop Kenny at 7:00 p.m. on October 10. As for Westside, they will challenge Orange Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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