West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Chavez Titans, falling 50-14. The Wolfpack were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2015.
When it comes to explaining why West lost, don't look at Jamani Hampton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Hampton is now averaging an impressive 101.1 rushing yards per game. Sean Wilson also helped out with an impressive 80 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
West 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 Hampton. What's more, he's the match marked his fourth straight with at least 126 dating back to last season.
A big part of Chavez's victory came down to the chemistry between Elijah Walker and his top target Loyal Easter. Walker threw for 440 yards and eight touchdowns while completing 75.9% of his passes while Easter gained 281 total yards and three touchdowns. Easter's longest reception was for an incredible 82 yards. Jackson Batch also helped out as he racked up 107 receiving yards.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Chavez, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, West and Tokay will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:15 p.m. on October 18th. Tokay is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so West will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Chavez, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Weston Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Chavez knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Weston Ranch likes a good challenge.
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