It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Westlake Academy can now relate to. They took a blow against the Gloria Deo Academy Lions on Saturday, falling 61-14. The match marked the Blacksmiths' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Although Westlake Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Hudson Loader and Preston Colby.
Gloria Deo Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Nolan Chandler out in front who rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Chandler also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making three total tackles, and defending a pass. Caleb Ross was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Westlake Academy moved to 8-5 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Gloria Deo Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Westlake Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gloria Deo Academy, they will face off against BVCHEA HomeSchool at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. BVCHEA HomeSchool knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Gloria Deo Academy likes a good challenge.
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