Erath upsets Westlake on the road

LAKE CHARLES—The Erath Bobcats scored 21 points in the third period, enough to upset Westlake 21-20 in a non-district game. The win improves EHS to 4-1 on the year, while Westlake drops its first game to fall to 4-1.
As of Saturday at noon, Westlake is now No. 2 in the latest power rankings in Division III,  while Erath jumps to No. 5. Westlake was No. 1 before the EHS game.
“We focused on ‘finish’ this week,” said EHS head coach Eric LeBlanc. “We have done a great job all season with finishing games, but we knew we had to finish every play to beat a good team. 
“The kids executed the game plan all night.”
Westlake scored as time expired in the first half to make it 6-0.
But then EHS came out in the third period and scored 21 points. Coach LeBlanc said that at halftime, the coaches discussed Xs and Os and made some minor adjustments.
The Bobcats’ first touchdown was a 66-yard  reception from quarterback Jack Landry to Cameron Soirez.  Soriez, who was named the homecoming king days earlier, finished with two catches for 78 yards.
His touchdown catch was a 10-yard reception behind the linebackers. Then, he darted downfield and outran the defenders.
Erath kicker Eli Felipé nailed the extra point that gave EHS the 7-6 lead. 
The EHS defense also had a decent game.  They forced six turnovers and also scored a touchdown.
Nate Nguyen scored on a fumble recovery in the third quarter.
Once again, Felipé kicked the point for a 14-6 lead.
Erath’s third touchdown was a 1-yard run by quarterback Jack Landry. Felipé nailed the extra point for a 21-6 lead.
Westlake had success throwing the football, throwing for 309 yards.
Westlake’s final two touchdowns were a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard one in the fourth quarter.
Westlake had 20 first downs compared to Erath, who had only nine.
Erath ran for 103  yards and threw for 104 yards.
Jack Landry completed four out of 17 passes for 103 yards.
Mason Hebert rushed for 63 yards on 12 carries. His longest run was for 23 yards.
Jack Landry had 13 carried for 39 yards.