A Night of Effort, Heart, and Falcon Pride
Under the lights at West, the Falcons met the moment with toughness and togetherness. The first half told the story of a team that refused to blink—locked in a 13–13 battle at halftime, feeding off the energy of the home crowd and each other.
Offensive Highlights
After the break, West kept swinging. Quarterback #1 Cade Young led the offense with poise, directing drives that showed both confidence and composure. He capped a late-game march with an 11-yard touchdown pass, and earlier connected on a pair of deep completions, including a beautiful strike to #11 Will Deaver that shifted momentum and energized the sideline.
The Falcons’ identity continued to shine through the ground game. #21 Zane McCraw ran with his trademark grit—decisive and fearless, always fighting for extra yards. He remains the heartbeat of this team, leading West in rushing yards per game, total touchdowns, and tackles per game, embodying what it means to be a two-way leader.
Air Attack and Versatility
Out wide, the receiving corps kept finding ways to make plays. #12 Asa Ostman, West’s receiving-yards leader, continued to be a consistent target and chain-mover, pairing perfectly with Deaver’s deep-threat ability. Together, they stretched the field and opened up opportunities across the offense.
Defensive Standouts
On defense, the front seven held firm time and again, answering each challenge with effort and discipline. Senior leader Gabe Gonzalez, the Falcons’ sacks leader, anchored the unit—his leadership and intensity setting the tone for every defensive series. Even when the game swung late, the Falcons’ defense never stopped battling, showing the kind of resilience that wins respect across the field.
More Than a Scoreboard
When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard read 41–26, but that number could never capture the heart on display. The Falcons carried themselves with pride, lifted one another, and gave everything they had for the name on their jerseys and the community they represent.
This was a night that forged character—a night that will serve as fuel for what’s ahead. The Falcons now look toward Friday, Oct. 10, at Smoky Mountain, ready to turn lessons into victories.
I could not be prouder of this team. Every play, every huddle, every moment showed what it means to be a Falcon.
Full photo gallery below—celebrating the great young men of West Henderson and the moments they created all night.
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