Pine Crest came into Friday's match looking for another win against Westminster Christian, but Anthony Vera wouldn't allow it. The Warriors blew past the Panthers 35-7 on Friday with plenty of help from Vera, who threw for 263 yards and four TDs while picking up 13.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 76 yards and one score on only six carries. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Westminster Christian's leading receiver Britton Bayag was Vera's top target yet again, picking up 146 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Bayag showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 55 yards.
One reason for the win was Westminster Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Daniel Fernandez Jr, Markus Ruiz, and Canyon Henry, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Warriors
| 09/12/25 vs Pine Crest | 35-7 |
| 09/05/25 @ Marathon | 56-0 |
| 08/29/25 vs Somerset Academy South Homestead | 42-0 |
| 08/22/25 @ Coral Springs | 34-6 |
| 11/01/24 vs Somerset Academy South Homestead | 57-8 |
The win keeps Westminster Christian at an undefeated 4-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 40.6 points thus far. As for Pine Crest, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Westminster Christian will venture away from home to take on Ransom Everglades at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine Crest, they will host Oxbridge Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the ThunderWolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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