Western couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 43-7 defeat at the hands of the Tri-West Hendricks Bruins on Friday. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-7.
Kyler Norman made four total tackles. On the ground,
Matthew Mckitrick rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Malachi Walden was a one-man wrecking crew for Tri-West Hendricks as he rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 118 yards and a touchdown while completing 81.8% of his passes. Walden's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Derek Reid, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns.
Western will face off against Western Boone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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