Portsmouth West had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the Waverly Tigers by a score of 35-28. That seven point margin sets a new team best for the Senators this season.
It was another big night for Anthony Bishop, who rushed for 283 yards and four touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes. Braden Adkins was another key back, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Portsmouth West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 490 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Portsmouth West now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Waverly, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Portsmouth West is taking a road trip to square off against Minford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Waverly, they will host Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hill is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Waverly will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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