The Westlake Academy Blacksmiths will play host again on Friday to welcome Texas Wind, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Texas Wind is facing Westlake Academy at the wrong time: Westlake Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a blow against the Riders, falling 76-34. The Blacksmiths haven't had much luck with the Riders recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, Texas Wind put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Walnut Springs 46-0 at home. Fans of Texas Wind have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Johnny Salmans, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 55 yards. Zane Walker was in the mix too, providing Texas Wind with a touchdown.
Westlake Academy's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Texas Wind, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Everything came up roses for Westlake Academy against Texas Wind in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 52-6 victory. In that game, Westlake Academy amassed a halftime lead of 52-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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