Wyatt is 8-2 against North Side since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Chaparrals will host the Steers at 7:30 p.m. Wyatt knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully North Side likes a good challenge.
On Thursday, Wyatt didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Paschal, but they still walked away with a 37-31 win.
Dale Brown
| 10/23/25 @ Paschal | 211 |
| 10/17/25 vs Arlington Heights | 70 |
| 10/09/25 @ Trimble Tech | 143 |
| 09/27/25 vs Saginaw | 128 |
| 09/18/25 @ Polytechnic | 90 |
| + 3 more games |
Wyatt relied on the efforts of Dale Brown, who rushed for 211 yards and two scores while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and Kentrell Steward, who rushed for 147 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, Brown is now averaging an impressive 108.8 rushing yards per game. Allen Bayne also deserves some recognition as he hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wyatt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 534 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, North Side fell victim to Saginaw and their airtight defense on Thursday. They were dealt a 45-0 defeat at the hands of the Rough Riders. Having soared to a lofty 54 points in the game before, the Steers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Even if they lost, North Side's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Corey Basaldu was especially locked on to Saginaw's QB and sacked him twice. Taveion Thompson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Wyatt's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.3 points over those games. As for North Side, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Wyatt has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 298 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for North Side, though, as they've been averaging only 86.6 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Wyatt took their victory against North Side in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 42-21 score. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Steers' Deandre Montgomery, who rushed for 146 yards and a pair of TDs. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Chaparrals to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
