Westfield is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will be playing at home against the James Madison Warhawks at 7:00 p.m.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Westfield and Lake Braddock, and Lake Braddock kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs fell 29-23 to the Bruins on Friday.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was PJ Sutherland, who rushed for 116 yards. Malachi Lee also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Lee, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, James Madison entered their tilt with George C. Marshall last Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Statesmen, posting a 42-6 win. Given the Warhawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 25th, while the Statesmen are ranked 194th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Westfield better keep an eye on Matthew Weiler. He was instrumental in James Madison's win, rushing for 57 yards and two scores.
James Madison now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Westfield, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Westfield couldn't quite get it done against James Madison in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 as they fell 35-28. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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