Oilers
| 09/18/25 vs New Waverly | 40 |
| 08/29/25 @ All Saints Episcopal | 12 |
| 09/12/25 vs Trinity | 6 |
| 09/05/25 @ Kountze | 6 |
After low-scoring totals in their previous three match, West Hardin brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They walked away with a 40-32 win over the New Waverly Bulldogs on Thursday. The Oilers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
West Hardin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Adrian Carillo, who rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. Another player making a difference was Marcus Hashaw, who rushed for 52 yards and three scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Hardin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to West Hardin's defensive line and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Clayton Gannon, Cade Jackson, and Liam Trousdale, who each picked up one sack apiece. Owen Beauchamp got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
West Hardin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for New Waverly, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, West Hardin will take on Hull-Daisetta at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Oilers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for New Waverly, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 24-6 win against Huntington on the 19th.
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