Venice extended their postseason success on Friday against West Orange. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the West Orange Warriors 55-26. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won seven contests by 23 points or more so far this season.
Gata Wilder continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 238 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Winston Watkins Jr., who picked up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Venice's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB seven times. The heavy lifting was done by Asharri Charles and Landon Marsters, who racked up four sacks between them. Cole Wetherington was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles.
Venice was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why West Orange lost, don't look at Devonte Anderson. Despite the final result, he picked up 162 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Anderson has become a key player for West Orange: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brian Dillard, who threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
Venice's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 48.2 points. As for West Orange, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Venice has already played their next game, a 33-27 win against Columbus on the 6th. West Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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