Syracuse gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 37-24 victory over the Woods Cross Wildcats.
Ledger Wight
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Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Syracuse to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ledger Wight, who rushed for 52 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 176 yards on 11 of 18 attempts. The dominant performance also gave Wight a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two). Tanner Merrill did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 102 receiving yards.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Syracuse, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Kao Prom, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Syracuse's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tristan Ha'o, Xander Garcia, and Ben Cook, who each picked up one sack apiece. Syracuse received some extra help from Cook, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Viliami Tapa'Atoutai, who rushed for 123 yards and one TD.
Syracuse didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 37-12 win against Roy on the 22nd. As for Woods Cross, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 35-23 victory against Cedar Valley on the 22nd.
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