Big Spring was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 31-20 to the Lubbock Westerners. The Steers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Westerners apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Braiden Dunkerson had an outrageously good game for Lubbock as he rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Dunkerson is now averaging an impressive 138.5 rushing yards per game.
Big Spring's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lubbock, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Big Spring will square off against Borger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lubbock, they are taking a road trip to square off against Snyder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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