Shoemaker won the last time they faced Bryan and things went their way on Thursday too. The Wolves were the clear victors by a 42-19 margin over the Vikings. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won four games by 23 points or more so far this season.

Willie Thomas
| 09/05/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 14 |
| 09/26/25 @ Temple | 56 |
| 09/12/25 @ Ellison | 63 |
| 10/10/25 @ Killeen | 79 |
| 10/03/25 vs Midway | 88 |
Shoemaker had a senior duo take command as Brandon Brown Jr rushed for 129 yards and three scores on only 11 carries and Willie Thomas rushed for 168 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries. Those 168 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Thomas.
Shoemaker was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Bryan lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Cooper Murr, who threw for 190 yards and a pair of TDs on only 18 passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Jevalen Wade helped Murr out on the ground, rushing for 105 yards.
Shoemaker's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Bryan, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Shoemaker wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 30-27 loss against Copperas Cove on the 24th. As for Bryan, they have also already played their next matchup, a 31-14 defeat against Temple on the 24th.
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