Eagleville’s A.J. Garza runs between the tackles during a 34-7 loss to Westmoreland Friday night
EAGLEVILLE — Westmoreland’s rushing attack was too much for Eagleville.
Westmoreland rushed for 344 yards and five touchdowns to defeat Eagleville 34-7 in their Region 4-2A game Friday night.
Westmoreland improved to 4-1 (4-3 overall) in the region.
From the start of the game, Westmoreland attacked with its running game. Quarterback Bayle Kirk led his team in with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Westmoreland’s running backs Dylan Todd had 94 yards and two touchdowns, Hunter Crowson had 81 yards, and Brandon Green had 41 yards. Tate Sloan rushed for 22 yards and a touchdown, as well.
“That’s what we’ve been expecting this year,” said Westmoreland coach Stephen Harris. “We’re senior-dominated on the line. We felt like our offensive line would be a strength this season. Our backs are doing a great job running the ball, as well.”
Westmoreland took the opening kickoff and drove 55 yards for its first score, keeping the ball on the ground the entire drive. Todd scored on a two-yard run to make it 7-0.
The kickoff was fumbled by Eagleville, and Westmoreland recovered at Eagleville’s 39.
Nine rushing plays later, it was 14-0. Todd took it in the end zone from five yards out.
Eagleville (2-2, 3-4) had two long drives ended by turnovers. After Westmoreland’s second touchdown, Eagleville drove it from their 35 to the Westmoreland 14. The Eagles went for it on fourth down but failed to pick it up.
After Westmoreland’s only pass of the game was intercepted by Eagleville’s Tyler Griffin, his fifth of the season, the Eagles drove from midfield to the Westmoreland 18. But a pass into the end zone was intercepted.
“We had our chances in the first half to put some points on the board, but we weren’t able to,” said Eagleville coach Steve Carson. “They’re a good football team. We have so little margin for error; when we have the opportunity to score, we need to score.”
Eagleville running back A.J. Garza went out in the first half after suffering a concussion and didn’t return to the game.