Football Preview: Lubbock T Titans vs. Williamson County HomeSchool Falcons
The Lubbock T Titans will challenge the Williamson County HomeSchool Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lubbock T is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Stephenville FAITH to the tune of 72-36. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Korbin Schmidt was his usual excellent self, rushing for 219 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 121 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 144 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Hunter Spencer, who gained 72 total yards and two touchdowns.
Lubbock T was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 204 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Lubbock T wouldn't let Stephenville FAITH keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lubbock T can thank Lane Steele and Caleb Smith for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Williamson County HomeSchool against NYOS Charter on Friday as the team secured a 74-44 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
It was another big night for Ethan Slusher, who rushed for 365 yards and eight touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Josiah Adams was Slusher's top target, picking up 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Williamson County HomeSchool's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.2 points. As for Lubbock T, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Lubbock T has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Williamson County HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've been averaging 201.9. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Lubbock T won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in November of 2021, slipping by Williamson County HomeSchool 65-64. Will Lubbock T repeat their success, or does Williamson County HomeSchool have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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