Football Recap: Godley Skates Past Life Waxahachie with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 8:47am

Football Recap: Godley Wildcats vs. Life Waxahachie Mustangs

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stephenville, Godley was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-9 victory over the Life Waxahachie Mustangs on the road. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Godley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Burke, who threw for 233 yards and a touchdown while completing 84.6% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another rusher making a difference was Adam Pempsell, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Godley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

The victory got Godley back to even at 2-2. As for Life Waxahachie, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Godley will be playing in front of their home fans against Mineral Wells at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mineral Wells will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Godley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Life Waxahachie, they will venture away from home to take on Wills Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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