Football Recap: West Plains Wolves vs. Hereford Whitefaces
West Plains won the last time they faced Hereford, and things went their way on Thursday too. The West Plains Wolves blew past the Hereford Whitefaces 45-14. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won six games by 22 points or more so far this season.
West Plains was led to victory by SLADE RUSSELL and REID MACON. RUSSELL rushed for 229 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, while MACON threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes. Those 229 rushing yards gave RUSSELL a new career-high. BOSTON LADD was another key player, picking up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
West Plains was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
West Plains didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of KANE WHITE-TINSLEY and WILL GRISHAM.
When it comes to explaining why Hereford lost, don't look at BRYLYN LOPEZ. Despite the final result, he rushed for 158 yards while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
West Plains' record now sits at 7-3. As for Hereford, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-3.
West Plains does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hereford, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Riverside at 6:00 p.m.
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