Round Rock Westwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cedar Ridge Raiders. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Round Rock Westwood lost, don't look at Drew Norrell. Despite the final result, he picked up 177 receiving yards, and also rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Norrell torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 88 yards. Round Rock Westwood also got a significant boost from Xavion Sutton, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 142 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Round Rock Westwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Round Rock Westwood's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Cedar Ridge, the win snapped their losing streak at ten games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Round Rock Westwood will challenge Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cedar Ridge, they will face off against Round Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Ridge is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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