Box Score WEST LIBERTY, WV: Walsh opened their 2024 football season with a convincing 42-21 victory over West Liberty, improving to 1-0 on the year. The Cavaliers dominated from the start, jumping out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter and never looking back.
Quarterback,
Dalys Jett, led the Walsh offense with an efficient performance, completing 10 of 24 passes for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. His favorite target was
Anthony Harris, who hauled in 4 receptions for 88 yards and both of Jett's touchdown passes, including a 64-yard strike. On the ground,
Jake Gill paced the Cavaliers with 66 yards on 12 carries, averaging an impressive 5.5 yards per attempt.Â
Cameron Macon added 47 yards on 8 carries, while
Dante Walker punched in a rushing touchdown.
Walsh's defense stifled West Liberty's offense for much of the game, allowing just 7 points through the first three quarters. The Cavaliers' defensive unit likely built on their strong 2023 campaign, led by
Cam Hollobaugh who was the G-MAC defensive Player of the Year a season ago.
This victory marks a strong start for Walsh as they look to improve upon their 2023 season, where they averaged just 14.8 points per game. With a balanced offensive attack and stout defense, the Cavaliers appear poised for success in 2024.
SCORE:Â Walsh 42 - West Liberty 21
LOCATION: West Family Stadium
RECORDS: Walsh 1-0, West Liberty 0-1
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