Walnut Hills had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Western Hills Mustangs on Friday, sneaking past 27-24. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Mustangs, too.
Walnut Hills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Will Rivers led the charge by throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards and one score. The Eagles' leading receiver Malakai Lewars was Rivers' top target yet again, picking up 138 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
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| DayRon Acklin | 2 |
| Xander Hargis | 1 |
| Braylon Dennis | 1 |
Walnut Hills didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. DayRon Acklin led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walnut Hills will head out to square off against Milford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give Walnut Hills their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Western Hills, they will venture away from home to face off against Roger Bacon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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