The Westlake Chaparrals will face off against the Johnson Jaguars at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Westlake is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
Westlake is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Brennan with points to spare, taking the game 24-7.
Meanwhile, Johnson sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 23-20 win over Los Fresnos on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jaguars.
Kael Hatnot continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 170 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards.
Another reason for the win was Johnson's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Seamus Gosey and Charles Steward, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Johnson is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Westlake, their victory bumped their record up to 11-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Westlake has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 186.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Johnson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 265.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Westlake against Johnson in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 34-0 win. Does Westlake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Johnson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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