After two games on the road, Willow Canyon is heading back home. They will host the Westview Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Willow Canyon ended up a good deal behind Millennium and lost 35-19. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the defeat, Willow Canyon saw an underclassman step up: Joel Cooper rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown. Those 165 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Cooper. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyus Dragon, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Westview won against La Joya Community two weeks ago with 27 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. Westview was the clear victor by a 27-7 margin over North. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Agustin Lara had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Westview also got help from Trysten Fierro, who showed off his sure hands for 100 receiving yards.
Willow Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Westview, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Willow Canyon couldn't quite finish off Westview when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 31-28. Will Willow Canyon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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