West Wendover extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They fell 27-18 to the White Pine Bobcats. Despite 136 more yards than the Bobcats, the Wolverines couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, West Wendover still got an impressive performance from Aj Griffith, who rushed for 114 yards and one TD on only six carries, and also threw for 132 yards on ten of 28 attempts. Marques Chavez also helped out with an impressive 80 receiving yards.
White Pine's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Maddox Sedlacek and Cainen Sedlacek. Maddox rushed for 114 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries while Cainen picked up 83 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 114 rushing yards gave Maddox a new career-high. Cooper Reed also deserves some recognition as he rushed for his first rushing yards of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Wendover will challenge Battle Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Wolverines their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for White Pine, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on GV Christian at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will also be the Bobcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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