Floydada posted their biggest victory since September 22, 2023 on Friday. Everything went their way against the Smyer Bobcats as the Floydada Whirlwinds made off with a 34-14 win. With the Whirlwinds ahead 27-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Leading Floydada to victory were Tyrean Henderson and Brandon Carmona. Henderson rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while Carmona rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Henderson's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Floydada's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Braun Hobbs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Floydada was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
Floydada now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Smyer, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Floydada will venture away from home to take on Trinity Christian on Friday. As for Smyer, they will host Hale Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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