Josiah Borton has directed the West offense to a 3-1 start.
(Shallotte Area Sports Photo/W.A. Myatt)
West Brunswick plays its first Carolina Coastal Conference varsity football game at home tonight against Laney.
The Buccaneers have bounced back from an 0-2 start to bring a 2-2 record to West, which went 3-1 in the nonconference segment.
The Trojans have been preparing to face a variety of defensive looks, including a standing front.
Coach Shane Handy said Bucs back Ellis Williams reminds him of West’s own standout ball carries, JaQuell Davis and Marzell Stanley. Williams has 304 yards on 57 carries.
The Trojans have shown offensive balance in addition to the ground attack with Josiah Borton utilizing a group of receivers that include K’Veon Griffin, Jude Surigao and Eden Romero.
Borton has thrown for 490 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. Laney senior Ryan Gallagher has thrown for 520 yards with five TDs and two picks.
