Southwest Legacy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Southwest Dragons, falling 41-13. The loss continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Dragons: they've now lost three in a row.
Southwest Legacy wouldn't let Southwest keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southwest Legacy can thank Jose Mancillas and Joehl Montez for forcing both of them. Mancillas is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Leading Southwest to victory were Aj Franco and Austin Diggs. Franco threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, while Diggs rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Diggs really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.
The defeat snapped Southwest Legacy's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-2 record. As for Southwest, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Southwest Legacy will square off against Southside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Southwest Legacy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for Southwest, they will venture away from home to challenge Winn at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Southwest is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.3 points per game this season.
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