West Deptford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 51-14 victory over the KIPP Cooper Norcross Titans. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 134th, while the Titans are ranked 321st).
West Deptford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zamir Davis led the charge by rushing for 73 yards and one touchdown on only six carries. Another back making a difference was Bryce Wynn, who rushed for 59 yards and one TD on only five carries.
West Deptford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Davis. West Deptford received some extra help from Al Dayrell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for West Deptford, adding 17 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Cole Paskiewicz, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Although KIPP Cooper Norcross took the loss, they still got scores from Davion Ross-Ways and Moyston Mcintosh.
West Deptford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-7 win against Pennsville Memorial on the 5th. As for KIPP Cooper Norcross, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Buena on the 13th. This will be the Titans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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