The West Wolfpack will face off against the Chavez Titans at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: West has struggled recently with 11 losses in a row, while Chavez will arrive with four straight wins.
West's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against McNair on Friday. They were beaten by the Eagles 38-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Wolfpack were not able to get on the board.
West's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jamani Hampton, who rushed for 126 yards. Hampton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 126 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Chavez on the road against Franklin on Friday as the team secured a 38-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won four contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
Chavez's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Loyal Easter, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Easter didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made two total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Jackson Batch, who picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Chavez'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 Makana Smith.
West's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Chavez, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. West has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 169.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Chavez struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
West strolled past Chavez in their previous meeting back in September of 2015 by a score of 57-42. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Chavez's Terrance Ritzow, who rushed for 144 yards, and also picked up 66 receiving yards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for West to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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