After each having a week off, the Westside Seminoles and the Morgan County Bulldogs will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Westside has given up an average of 33 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Westside came into their game last Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were beaten by Jackson 42-13. The Seminoles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Jaiden Stephens
| 10/31/25 vs Jackson | 124 |
| 10/24/25 vs Rutland | 99 |
| 10/10/25 @ Pike County | 89 |
| 08/29/25 @ Westover | 19 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lamar County | 6 |
| + 1 more games |
Despite the defeat, Westside had strong showings from Jaiden Stephens, who rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and Justin Releford, who rushed for 43 yards. Stephens is becoming a predictor of the Seminoles' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Morgan County put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Callaway with a sharp 43-22 win. Fans of the Bulldogs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Westside better keep an eye on Christian Monfort. He was instrumental in Morgan County's win, rushing for 190 yards and three scores. Monfort is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Davis Strickland, who threw for 233 yards and three TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Morgan County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Morgan County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Makai Owens led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Westside's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Morgan County, their record is now 10-0.
Westside was dealt a bruising 56-14 defeat at the hands of Morgan County when the teams last played back in September. Can the Seminoles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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