Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Syracuse walked away with it. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Westlake Thunder on Friday, sneaking past 31-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Titans have posted since September 20, 2024.
Ledger Wight
| 10/31/25 vs Westlake | 181 |
| 10/09/25 vs Farmington | 33 |
| 10/04/25 @ Weber | 143 |
| 09/26/25 @ Davis | 55 |
| 09/19/25 vs Layton | 162 |
| + 5 more games |
Leading Syracuse to victory were Ledger Wight and Ryker Van Komen. Wight rushed for 181 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, while Van Komen gained 130 total yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Wight is now averaging an impressive 106.3 rushing yards per game.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Syracuse was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westlake only rushed for 102.
Westlake's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of BOSTEN FOUNTAINE, who threw for 340 yards and three TDs, and MALIK SIKA, who picked up 54 receiving yards and three scores. FOUNTAINE is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last five games he's played.
Syracuse's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Westlake, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Syracuse has already played their next contest, a 56-14 defeat against Corner Canyon on the 7th. Westlake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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