If Westover was feeling good fresh off their 30-0 takedown of Westside two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots took a 29-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Griffin Bears on Friday. Despite 183 more yards than the Bears, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Westover's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Joyner, who picked up 97 receiving yards and one touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 55 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Westover fell to 2-1. As for Griffin, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westover will head out to square off against Jackson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Griffin, they will head out on the road to challenge Starr's Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Bears their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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