While Westlake didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down the DeRidder Dragons 42-28 on Friday. The Rams' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Brody Anderson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown. Kevin Rideau Jr was in the mix too, providing Westlake with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Westlake was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 213 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
DeRidder's loss came despite strong showings from Tanner Davis and Uriah Wade. Davis threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, while Wade picked up 180 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Reed Williams, who rushed for 116 yards.
Westlake's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for DeRidder, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Westlake wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 21-20 loss against Erath on the 4th. DeRidder has also already played their next game, a 42-21 defeat against Jennings on the 3rd.
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