Texas Wind has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will square off against the Westlake Academy Blacksmiths at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Texas Wind's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Texas Wind's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They breezed by Walnut Springs at home to the tune of 46-0. Fans of Texas Wind have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Johnny Salmans was his usual excellent self, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 55 yards. Zane Walker was in the mix too, providing Texas Wind with a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Westlake Academy entered their contest against Fort Worth THESA on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Westlake Academy was dealt a 76-34 defeat at the hands of Fort Worth THESA. The Blacksmiths haven't had much luck with the Riders recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Texas Wind pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Westlake Academy, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Texas Wind was taken down by Westlake Academy 52-6 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Texas Wind was down 52-6.
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