Western's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They secured a 28-22 W over the Cypress Centurions. For the Pioneers, this counts as revenge for the 44-20 defeat the Centurions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2022.
Makhai Hayes was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Those 101 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Western also got help from Jj Amezcua, who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
Western was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Cypress saw an underclassman step up: Xavier Guerrero threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards. Those 278 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Guerrero. Mekaih Felix was Guerrero's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win got Western back to even at 4-4. As for Cypress, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Western will welcome Tustin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tustin will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Western surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cypress, they will head out to face off against Trabuco Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cypress is facing Trabuco Hills at the right time seeing as Trabuco Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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