Wildcats pull out thriller over GAC, look to Friday’s Battle of Buckhead

After falling behind 14-3 in a raucous Spartan Stadium, the Wildcats clawed their way back into the game and came out on top of Region 6-AA rival Greater Atlanta Christian, 17-14. Visiting Westminster overcame the deficit as well as a “blackout” by their region rivals to improve to 4-0 on the season. Stephon Shelton preserved the dramatic victory by blocking a GAC field goal attempt with only seconds remaining. Along with the blocked field goal, Shelton scored on a 23-yard reception to cut the GAC lead to 14-9. Harry Steuer scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to give Westminster their first lead of the game with nine minutes remaining. The Wildcats host archrival Lovett (3-2) on Friday night. … The No. 1-ranked volleyball squad (ranking according to GACA Coaches Poll) defeated Lovett, Mt. Paran, Landmark Christian and Milton this past week. This Friday, the Lady Cats will travel to Birmingham to compete at the Dig in the Park Tournament. … The softball team (13-9) dropped games to Blessed Trinity and Buford this past week. The team will travel to Lovett on Wednesday before competing in the region tournament on Thursday at GAC.

 

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