The West Plains Wolves are taking a road trip to square off against the Canyon Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Plains knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 12 games -- so hopefully Canyon likes a good challenge.
West Plains is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lampasas 42-7. The Wolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by 23 points or more this season.
SLADE RUSSELL
| 11/21/25 vs Lampasas | 159 |
| 11/13/25 vs Irvin | 118 |
| 11/07/25 @ Hereford | 161 |
| 10/30/25 vs Dumas | 353 |
| 10/24/25 @ Randall | 184 |
| + 2 more games |
West Plains relied on the efforts of REID MACON, who rushed for 156 yards and one score on only ten carries, and SLADE RUSSELL, who rushed for 159 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. RUSSELL's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 118 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Plains was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in 22 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
West Plains didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of LAWSON BETANCOURT and KANE WHITE-TINSLEY.
Meanwhile, Canyon posted their closest win since September 12, 2024 on Friday. They skirted past Brownwood 31-28. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
West Plains better keep an eye on Bayler Schilling. He was instrumental in Canyon's win, picking up 161 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. They are undefeated when Schilling posts 100 or more receiving yards, but 2-4 otherwise.
West Plains' record is now 11-1. As for Canyon, their record now sits at 8-4.
Everything came up roses for West Plains against Canyon in their previous matchup back in October, as the squad secured a 39-10 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolves 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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