Texas Wind has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will challenge the Westlake Academy Blacksmiths at 7:30 p.m. Texas Wind knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Westlake Academy likes a good challenge.
Texas Wind's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Walnut Springs, posting a 46-0 victory at home. Fans of Texas Wind have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Johnny Salmans, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 55 yards. Zane Walker was in the mix as well, providing Texas Wind with a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Westlake Academy entered their contest against Fort Worth THESA on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Westlake Academy was outmatched by Fort Worth THESA at home and fell 76-34. The Blacksmiths have struggled against the Riders recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Texas Wind pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Westlake Academy, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Texas Wind was dealt a bruising 52-6 defeat at the hands of Westlake Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Texas Wind was down 52-6.
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