Lake Worth's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Life Waxahachie Mustangs 66-20 on the road. The win was some much needed relief for the Bullfrogs as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading Lake Worth to victory were Garion Peoples and Gavin Tovar. Peoples rushed for 144 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries, while Tovar rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Peoples' longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Jaden Garrett, who picked up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lake Worth wouldn't let Life Waxahachie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lake Worth can thank Abdala Songolo and Christian Satcher for forcing both of them.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Lake Worth was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Defeat or not, Life Waxahachie got some senior leadership from James Hicks and Jose Henderson. Hicks rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Henderson rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Lake Worth's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Life Waxahachie, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Worth will challenge Alvarado at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Alvarado's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Life Waxahachie, they will head out on the road to face off against Kennedale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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