A win for Triton just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 34-6 defeat at the hands of the Westover Wolverines. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Alan Hinson threw for 43 yards while completing 83.3% of his passes. On the ground,
Jacob Hamilton rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Richard Vanderhost went supernova for Westover, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns. 110 of those passing yards were hauled in by Ethan Oneil Hubbard, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Triton and nudges their season record down to 1-5. As for Westover, their record now sits at 4-2.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when Hawks challenges Western Harnett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Triton is facing Western Harnett at the right time seeing as Western Harnett is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Westover, they will take on Overhills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Overhills will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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