Westfield ran its District 14-6A record to a perfect 4-0 with a 37-7 road win over Benjamin Davis on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Mustangs controlled the game at Benjamin Davis High School, holding the Falcons to a single score. The 30-point margin matched a pattern for the Westfield defense this district season: the Mustangs have not allowed more than seven points in any of their four league games.
Westfield, coached by Desmar Black, improved to 5-2 overall and sits alone in first place in District 14-6A, according to MaxPreps. The Mustangs have outscored district opponents 163-19 across wins over Eisenhower (47-0), Spring (42-6), Nimitz (37-6) and now Benjamin Davis.
They have scored 186 points this season and allowed just 44.
The loss dropped Benjamin Davis to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in district play, slotting the Falcons into second place. Davis had entered the game riding a three-game district winning streak that included a 56-13 win at Dekaney on Oct. 9 and a 49-0 shutout of Aldine on Oct. 3, according to the Falcons' MaxPreps schedule.
Westfield's defense has been a strength all season. Heading into the Benjamin Davis game, Yahoo Sports spotlighted three Mustang defenders in its Friday Night Lights feature: linebacker Davon Smith had compiled 57 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks through six games, while defensive lineman Logan Draper had 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, and safety Jaylen Oliver had recorded two interceptions and three pass breakups. Those numbers were compiled before the Oct. 17 game. Individual stats from the Benjamin Davis contest were not available.
District 14-6A includes eight teams: Westfield, Benjamin Davis, Dekaney, Spring, Aldine, Eisenhower, MacArthur and Nimitz. With three games remaining on the schedule, Westfield controls its path to the postseason.
The Mustangs travel to Aldine on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. They host Dekaney on Friday, Oct. 30, and close the regular season Friday, Nov. 6, against MacArthur.
