Football Preview: CenTex HomeSchool Chargers vs. Williamson County HomeSchool
The CenTex HomeSchool Chargers will venture away from home to take on Williamson County HomeSchool at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. CenTex HomeSchool has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight defeats, while Williamson County HomeSchool will come in with four straight wins.
Last Saturday, CenTex HomeSchool ended up a good deal behind East Texas Homeschool Sports and lost 30-16. Despite 51 more yards than East Texas Homeschool Sports, CenTex HomeSchool couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
CenTex HomeSchool's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jadin Arrington, who rushed for 78 yards on only six carries, and Logan Eikenhorst, who threw for 104 yards on ten of 15 attempts. Eikenhorst was even better on defense, forcing two fumbles and making two total tackles.
Meanwhile, Williamson County HomeSchool hadn't done well against Tribe W recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Williamson County HomeSchool breezed by Tribe W at home to the tune of 81-33. The contest marked Williamson County HomeSchool's most dominant victory of the season so far.
Ethan Slusher was his usual excellent self, rushing for 287 yards and six touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 176 yards and four touchdowns on only ten passes. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Luke Currie was Slusher's top target, picking up 126 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Williamson County HomeSchool was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
Williamson County HomeSchool's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kameen Smith.
CenTex HomeSchool's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3. As for Williamson County HomeSchool, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Everything came up roses for CenTex HomeSchool against Williamson County HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 64-22 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for CenTex HomeSchool since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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