KBVO Game of the Week: Westwood’s strong 2nd half defense leads to first win 28-16 over Manor

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westwood picked up its first win of the season 28-16 Thursday over Manor in a District 25-6A matchup at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

The Warriors trailed 14-6 in the second quarter after Manor’s Xavier Hill rushed for a 35-yard touchdown, but after that, Westwood kept the Mustangs out of the end zone.

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After intentionally snapping the ball out of the end zone for a safety, Westwood went back on defense up 28-16 and Manor was desperate to quickly put together a scoring drive with around 2:30 left.

Manor quarterback Camden Huff threw a deep pass down the middle of the field into coverage, and Warriors’ defensive back sealed the victory with an interception.

Westwood (1-4, 1-0) took a 21-14 lead on this 2-yard run by Xavion Sutton and the following 2-point conversion in the third quarter.

Westwood wide receiver Drew Norrell hauled in a 20-yard pass from Cooper Waits for a touchdown late in the second quarter, and then he ran for a 6-yard score in the third quarter to give the Warriors a 2-score lead.

Manor (1-3, 1-1) takes on Round Rock next week while Westwood plays Hutto.

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