After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Silver Stage is finally coming home. They will host the West Wendover Wolverines at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Silver Stage's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three matches, but Saturday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Silver Stage is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Coral Academy of Science - Reno two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Silver Stage had to suffer through a 45-6 loss at the hands of Coral Academy of Science - Reno. The Nighthawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Meanwhile, West Wendover hadn't done well against Yerington recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. West Wendover pulled ahead with a 31-30 photo finish over Yerington.
West Wendover found their leader in underclassman Adrian Griffith, who rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Branum Graham was Griffith's top target, picking up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown.
West Wendover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
West Wendover didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Aidien Rodriquez.
Silver Stage's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for West Wendover, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Silver Stage was dealt a bruising 46-0 defeat at the hands of West Wendover in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Silver Stage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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