Westlake makes explosive plays to advance to Class B football final
Westlake defeated visiting Pearl River 23-17 on Nov. 6 to advance to the Section 1 Class B football final next week against Pelham.
Thornwood, NY - Westlake secured a 23-17 victory over Pearl River in a Section 1 Class B semifinal game on Friday night, advancing to the final. The Wildcats had been scoreless for the first 29 minutes and 33 seconds of the first half, but they turned things around in the final 17 seconds of the half, scoring two touchdowns. Luke Gilberti's touchdown catch off a Pearl River fumble as time expired in the first half proved to be a pivotal moment.
Despite Pearl River partially blocking a Westlake punt, the Wildcats recovered the ball and gained a first down. Pearl River's season came to an end with an 8-2 record. On Saturday, November 14, at 3 p.m., Westlake will face Pelham for the Section 1 Class B title at North Rockland High School. Pelham had already defeated Byram Hills 27-7 on the same day. The reporter covering the game is Nancy Haggerty of The Journal News/lohud.
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