A win for West Brook just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 42-14 defeat at the hands of the Port Arthur Memorial Titans. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 386th, while the Titans are ranked 97th).
When it comes to explaining why West Brook lost, don't look at Tammeron Anderson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Anderson is becoming a predictor of West Brook's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Even though they lost, West Brook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
West Brook has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Port Arthur Memorial, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
West Brook is taking a road trip to face off against Beaumont United at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Brook is facing Beaumont United at the right time seeing as Beaumont United is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Port Arthur Memorial, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lufkin at 7:00 p.m. Lufkin will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Port Arthur Memorial surely won't give up without a fight.
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