Football Preview: Westside Wolves vs. Lamar Texans
Westside is 0-10 against Lamar since November of 2014 but things could change on Saturday. The Westside Wolves are on the road again to play the Lamar Texans at 6:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Westside was beaten by Ball 54-17. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 927th, while the Tornadoes are ranked 65th).
Meanwhile, Lamar came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Alief Elsik 49-35 on Friday. The Texans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lamar's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trey Douglas led the charge by picking up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Larry Sanders, who rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
Westside's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lamar, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Westside was dealt a bruising 57-0 defeat at the hands of Lamar in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Westside, Justin Howard (who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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