The Westover Patriots will challenge the Bainbridge Bearcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Thursday, Westover was beaten by Peach County 42-14. The matchup marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Although Westover took the loss, they still got scores from Deven Mack and Gabriel Hooper.
Even if they lost, Westover's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Christian Nix and William Owens, who each picked up one sack apiece. Westover got some further help from Nix: he picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Bainbridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 35-6 defeat at the hands of Cairo. The Bearcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Westover's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Bainbridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Westover has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 223.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bainbridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Westover skirted past Bainbridge 40-37 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Bearcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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