Taylorsville unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the West Field Longhorns and fell 48-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Khi Spight threw for 68 yards on nine of 24 attempts. Nephi Kinikini was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards. On the ground, Masi Filipe rushed for 37 yards.
A big part of West Field's victory came down to the chemistry between Easton Eilertson and his top target Jaden Fowers. Eilertson threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt while Fowers picked up 114 receiving yards and a pair of scores. That's the most receiving yards Fowers has posted since back in August of 2024. Caden Judy helped Eilertson out on the ground, rushing for 66 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
Taylorsville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 26-13 loss against Murray on the 22nd. As for West Field, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 46-37 win against Skyline on the 22nd.
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