Hector is 7-0 against Westside since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hector Wildcats will head out to face off against the Westside Rebels at 7:00 p.m. Hector is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.6 points per game this season.
Hector is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Mount Ida on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hector came up short against Mount Ida, falling 62-36.
Despite their defeat, Hector saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Drew Newport, who threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score, was perhaps the best of all. Landen Darter also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Meanwhile, Westside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Magazine by a score of 24-22. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rebels have suffered since August 25, 2023.
Hector's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Westside, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Hector against Westside when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 38-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hector since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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