WESTLAKE, Ohio — Excitement was in the air when the visiting Brecksville Bees took on Southwestern Conference rival Westlake Friday night at Lou Duchez field. Both teams were facing must-win situations in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Excitement was in the air when the visiting Brecksville Bees took on Southwestern Conference rival Westlake Friday night at Lou Duchez field.
Both teams were facing must-win situations in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
But it was the Bees (7-3) who came to play, shattering the Demons (6-4) dreams of postseason play with a 35-3 win.
Brecksville coach Jason Black said the Bees did what they had to.
“I’m very proud of the seniors,” Black said. “They were able to come back from a difficult year last year and finish at 7-3. Regardless of what happens outside of our control, we did what we were supposed to do tonight.”
Senior running back Matt Galland dazzled for Brecksville, scoring three touchdowns and picking up 145 yards on 24 carries. Galland’s rushing effort gives him 1251 yards on the year, which is the Bees’ new single-season rushing record.
“I give all the credit to the offensive line,” Galland said. “They’ve been doing a great job all year. I have a tremendous amount of respect and confidence in them.”
Galland also commented on what could have been his last game.
“If it is my last game, it’s a great way to end my season and my career.”
Bees quarterback Tom Tupa was another who came up big, going 6-of-10 for 118 yards and a touchdown.
Westlake struggled against a stingy Brecksville defense all night. Junior Johnathon Brick did most of the damage for the Demons, rushing for 52 yards on 21 carries and catching five passes for 60 yards.
The Bees, who sat at No. 11 in the latest Division I, Region I computer rankings, will have to hope for some help for a shot at the playoffs.