The Northwest Texans will face off against the Byron Nelson Bobcat at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest has given up an average of 32.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northwest is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Southlake Carroll on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Texans had to suffer through a 57-7 loss at the hands of the Dragons. The contest marked the Texans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Northwest didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brady Taylor and Jackson Macheca.
Meanwhile, Byron Nelson entered their tilt with V.R. Eaton on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Eagles 48-26. The result was nothing new for the Bobcat, who have now won four matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Northwest better keep an eye on Parker Almanza. He was instrumental in Byron Nelson's win, throwing for 359 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 57 yards and one TD. Collin Janese also deserves some recognition as he hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season.
Byron Nelson's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Northwest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
The upcoming game will be a clash of competing strengths. Northwest has deployed a run-first offense that has averaged 201.7 rushing yards a game. Meanwhile, Byron Nelson has preferred to attack from the air: they average 266.7 passing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
Northwest ended up a good deal behind Byron Nelson when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 21-7. Will the Texans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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