In a game that proved the adage “it’s not how you start but how you finish,” West Monroe overcame a slow beginning to beat C.E. Byrd 38-14 Saturday at Rebel Stadium.
West Monroe (1-0) took the opening kickoff and was quickly forced to punt. Byrd (0-1) blocked the punt and pounced on the loose ball for an early 7-0 lead. It would be the only score Byrd would get until the final minute of the game as West Monroe scored 38 unanswered points.