West Wendover is 0-9 against Yerington since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The West Wendover Wolverines will host the Yerington Lions at 5:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Yerington is facing West Wendover at the wrong time: West Wendover suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 26-14 to the Lakers. The Wolverines have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their defeat, West Wendover saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Adrian Griffith, who threw for 266 yards on 16 of 32 attempts, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground, was perhaps the best of all. Adryan Carlos was Griffith's top target, picking up 159 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Yerington fell victim to Pershing County and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Mustangs, falling 54-0. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
West Wendover's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Yerington, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
West Wendover suffered a grim 46-24 defeat to Yerington in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Yerington's Cameron Reyes, who rushed for 129 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns. Now that West Wendover knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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