The matchup between Westminster Academy and Somerset Academy on Friday hardly resembled the 18-6 effort from their previous meeting. The Westminster Academy Lions fell to the Somerset Academy Panthers 33-28. The loss was the Lions' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Westminster Academy still got an impressive performance from Chance Humphrey, who threw for 275 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 109 yards on only nine carries. Humphrey's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Gabe Walsh was Humphrey's top target, punching in two rushing scores, while also picking up 59 receiving yards.
Among those leading the charge was Kayne Garbutt, who threw for 175 yards and four touchdowns. Kaj "Nitro" Baker helped Garbutt out on the ground, rushing for 69 yards on only nine carries, while also picking up 67 receiving yards.
Westminster Academy's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Somerset Academy, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westminster Academy will head out to challenge Cambridge Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westminster Academy is facing Cambridge Christian at the right time seeing as Cambridge Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Somerset Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Stranahan at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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