The home team had come away the winner the last four times Nimitz and Westfield had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The matchup between the Cougars and the Mustangs didn't end well, with the Cougars falling 42-27. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 417th, while the Mustangs are ranked 124th).
Westfield's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JaDarius Amos, who rushed for 49 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 120 yards and one TD. The Mustangs' leading receiver Emmanuel Yancy was Amos' top target yet again, picking up 106 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also punching in one rushing score.
Nimitz's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-2. As for Westfield, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Looking ahead, Nimitz will challenge Benjamin Davis at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westfield, they will face off against Aldine at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westfield will be up against Aldine's rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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