West Laurens took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over the Groves Rebels. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
West Laurens' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Cummings, who rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Cummings showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 50 yards. Branden Brooks was another key rusher, gaining 112 total yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Laurens was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 209 rushing yards in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Another reason for the win was West Laurens' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as nine different players picked up one apiece. Hunter Castellaw was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
West Laurens didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-22 win against North Clayton on the 29th. As for Groves, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 65-6 defeat against Jenkins on the 29th.
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