Westlake Academy won the last time they faced Fort Worth THESA and things went their way on Friday too. The Blacksmiths snuck past the Riders with a 39-35 victory. Westlake Academy's win was all the more impressive since the Riders were averaging only 11.25 points allowed on the season.
Nicolas Sansone threw for 130 yards and four TDs. Hudson Loader was his top target, picking up 65 receiving yards and a pair of scores. On the ground, Preston Colby rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
Fort Worth THESA's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lawson Grubbs, who rushed for 65 yards and one score on only nine carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and one TD. Grubbs also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles and defending one pass. Caleb Bright was another key player, gaining 173 total yards and a touchdown.
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| 09/19/25 - Away | 39-35 W |
| 11/15/24 - Neutral | 50-16 W |
| 09/20/24 - Home | 34-76 L |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 16-54 L |
| 12/03/22 - Neutral | 52-70 L |
| + 2 more games |
Westlake Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Fort Worth THESA, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Looking ahead, Westlake Academy will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Poetry Community Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Worth THESA, they will challenge Milford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Riders will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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