WEST PALM BEACH – Fort Pierce Westwood is looking scary.
Tonight (Aug. 18), the Panthers traveled to Forest Hill High to face the Falcons in a kickoff classic exhibition. This matchup was extra special to watch because it was a homecoming game for Fort Pierce Westwood head coach Chris Kokell, who spent five years at Forest Hill, serving as the program’s head coach for three of those seasons.
Obviously, Kokell wanted the bragging rights to say that he was leading the better team tonight.
.@CP_Photo2004 is live from Fort Pierce Westwood vs Forest Hill!
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 18, 2023
The Hill has won the toss and elected to defer to the second half pic.twitter.com/gtsd42AJfx
Early on into tonight’s contest, it became very clear that Westwood was legit. Its offense really stood out to me because they were elite both on the ground and in the air.
Westwood dominated tonight’s matchup from the opening kick to the final buzzer.
Final score: 35-6 in favor of Fort Pierce Westwood.
The Wood is ready for the second half pic.twitter.com/qSCTNboM8z
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 18, 2023
Westwood- 35 Forest Hill- 6#FlyTheFlag #Westwood #Wood pic.twitter.com/RGMnykOvPo
— Chris Kokell – Fort Pierce Westwood HS (@RealCoachK) August 19, 2023
One of the biggest standouts was QB Eli “EJ” Weathers (’26). He was making big plays both in the passing game and in the rushing game with over 225 total yards, as well as 3 total touchdowns (2 rush, 1 pass).
Weathers’ biggest play of the night came when he completed a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Colton Foster (’25). This was easily the most electric play of the night, as Foster jumped over the corner, caught the ball with his non-dominant hand, and reeled it in for an easy six.
Foster’s catch was so spectacular, even the Forest Hill PA announcer had to commend him.
Post game interview with @FPWestwoodFB QB Eli Weathers after his teams 35-6 victory over Forest Hill pic.twitter.com/OxzkbTR3LY
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 19, 2023
Buzzer Beater!
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FPW QB Eli Weathers finds WR Mike Bell in the end zone with 4.8 seconds remaining in the first half (2 PT good)
22-0 FPW pic.twitter.com/nrhEAre1wB
The Wood strikes right back after a 75 yard KR by Jermaine Walker sets up the 10 yard rush TD by QB Eli Weathers (PAT Good)
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 19, 2023
Score: 35-6 FPW 10:03 4 pic.twitter.com/ZryddPzk8a
Post game interview with @FPWestwoodFB WR Colton Foster after his team’s 35-6 victory over Forest Hill pic.twitter.com/we770NKMr6
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 19, 2023
Tonight’s MVP was easily RB/DB Braylon Vincent (’24). He made his presence known tonight, as he recorded over 100 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns, a successful two-point conversion, four tackles, two pass breakups and an interception.
Post game interview with @FPWestwoodFB RB/DB Braylon Vincent after his teams 35-6 victory over Forest Hill pic.twitter.com/JtoQbLIgdx
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) August 19, 2023
The Panthers continue to extend their lead over Forest Hill with a 4 yard TD rush by Braylon Vincent (2 PT no good)
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28-0 FPW 4:30 in 3 pic.twitter.com/AMLVJQ2EyS
