Football Preview: Dobson Mustangs vs. Westwood Warriors
After two games on the road, Dobson is heading back home. They will welcome the Westwood Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dobson's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Westwood's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Dobson's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Mesa offense got past them. Dobson took a blow against Mesa on Friday, falling 41-7. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-0.
Meanwhile, Westwood hadn't done well against Shadow Ridge recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Westwood was the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over Shadow Ridge. The matchup marked the Warriors' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Westwood's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. In that department, Apaiata Tengei was the leader with three sacks. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 6.5 total tackles per game. Another thorn in Shadow Ridge's side was Brayden Gonzalez, who picked up a sack, made eight total tackles, and made eight total tackles.
Dobson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Westwood, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Dobson was taken down by Westwood 42-13 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Dobson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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