Western strikes early, blanks Goleman 29-0

Western senior quarterback Tyler Monaco connected with Elijah Moore on a slant for a 65-yard touchdown on the game’s first play and the host Wildcats never looked back. Not even a South Florida deluge could slow down Western, who outgained the Gators 280-92 in the first half.

TOP TWO

Tyler Monaco: Completed 15 of 26 passes for 297 yards and 3 TDs.

Elijah Moore: Had 6 receptions for 163 yards, 2 TDs, and a 2-point conversion

THEY SAID IT

“Considering the weather, I don’t think you can ask a spread offense to play any better.”

— Adam Ratkevich, Western coach

HOW THEY STAND

Western 1-0; Goleman 0-1

MIKE STEINBERG

This story was originally published August 28, 2015 at 10:56 PM with the headline "Western strikes early, blanks Goleman 29-0."