It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wimberley had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 62-21 win over the Rockport-Fulton Pirates. Considering the Texans have won ten matchups by more than 25 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Cody Stoever, who rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Benjamin R Barraco Olmedo was another key player, rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Wimberley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 344 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wimberley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Maverick Jacobs.
Although Rockport-Fulton took the loss, they still got scores from Dawson Phillips, Sean Howell, and Trevor Garcia.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Wimberley, bringing their record for this year to 10-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.8 points per game. As for Rockport-Fulton, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Wimberley will challenge Cuero at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wimberley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight contests. Rockport-Fulton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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