Lockney didn't have done well against Floydada recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lockney Longhorns took down the Floydada Whirlwinds 42-23. This was payback for the Longhorns, who suffered a 35-21 loss the last time these two teams met.
Dyllan Thiebaud had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Backing up that air attack was Eli Nunez, who rushed for 87 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Lockney was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 505 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Floydada only gained 299.
When it comes to explaining why Floydada lost, don't look at Tyrean Henderson. Despite the final result, he threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards. Henderson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles.
The win got Lockney back to even at 1-1. As for Floydada, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Lockney will venture away from home to face off against Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Floydada, they will welcome Smyer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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