Western gave its homecoming crowd plenty to cheer for Thursday night.

The Warriors exploded for more than 500 rushing yards and snapped their 20-game winless drought with a 48-27 home win over Bonanza. It was the first varsity high school football win for most of Western’s team and first-year coach Brett Ridenour.

“I’m happy for the kids,” Ridenour said. “We have juniors who this is their first-ever win. We have seniors who this is their first win. … As happy as I am for myself, I’m even more happy for the kids.”