Last week, West Genesee needed some late game magic and heroics against Fayetteville-Manlius to secure its best finish since 2011. Two Exavier Brumfield touchdowns in the fourth quarter pushed the Wildcats past the Hornets. The win puts West Genesee at 5-1 for the season, and a win this week against winless Rome Free Academy will secure the Wildcats either a two or three seed in the Section III, Class AA playoffs.

West Genesee quarterback Tyler Cook and halfback Exavier Brumfield played well in last week’s win and should perform well again this week against an RFA defense that is allowing 37 point per game this season. For Rome Free Academy, the Black Knights hope to close out a so-far winless 2018 campaign on a high note with a win over a playoff team. Here’s a preview of this week’s contest at West Genesee High School.

WHERE

West Genesee High School

WHEN

Friday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.

WHO

Rome Free Academy (0-6) at West Genesee (5-1)

LAST YEAR’S GAME

The Wildcats traveled to Rome Free Academy and beat the Black Knights, 35-14. RFA was held to 49 rushing yards by West Genesee’s defense.

BY THE NUMBERS

PASSING LEADERS

West Genesee: Tyler Cook, 53 percent completion/ 959 yards/ 11 TDs/ 2 INTs  

Rome Free Academy: Riley Brawdy, 50 percent completion/ 266 yards/ 2 TDs/ 2 INTs

RUSHING LEADERS

West Genesee: Exavier Brumfield, 65 attempts/ 413 yards/ 3 TDs/ 6.35 YPC

Rome Free Academy: Amir Williams, 43 attempts/ 219 yards/ 0 TDs/ 5.09 YPC

RECEIVING LEADERS

West Genesee: Ben Rustay, 13 Receptions/ 279 yards/ 4 TDs

Rome Free Academy: Cam Williams, 7 Receptions/ 256 yards/ 1 TD

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

West Genesee: LB Brenden Hammerle, 57 Total Tackles/ 5 Sacks/ 1 Forced Fumble  

Rome Free Academy: LB Brenden Wells, 32 Total Tackles

Published on October 11, 2018 at 8:21 pm

Contact Nick: nleconom@syr.edu