Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton hadn't done well against Salamanca recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Warriors 28-25. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 49-12 win the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Thandon Bensink
| 10/24/25 vs Salamanca | 130 |
| 09/19/25 vs Griffith Institute | 103 |
| 09/05/25 vs Tonawanda | 93 |
| 10/10/25 @ Fredonia | 86 |
| 10/17/25 @ Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove | 81 |
Thandon Bensink had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 130 yards and three scores while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Those 130 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Aiden Woodis was in the mix as well, providing Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton with one TD.
Another reason for the win was Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Clayton Smith with two. Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton received some extra help from Woodis, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
The victory (which was Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton's third in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.7 points over those games. As for Salamanca, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
As of now, neither Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton nor Salamanca have any future games scheduled.
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