Football Recap: Hoopeston/Armstrong Falls to Iroquois West in First Game of Season + How To Watch

Hoopeston/Armstrong had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They and the Iroquois West Raiders were almost perfectly matched up, but Hoopeston/Armstrong suffered a 21-20 loss. Hoopeston/Armstrong was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Iroquois West apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.

Although Hoopeston/Armstrong took the loss, they still got scores from Felix Rivera, Fernando Rivera, and RaSiah Jones.

Hoopeston/Armstrong

Interceptions

Felix Rivera	1
Fernando Rivera	1
Nicholas Cardenas	1

Hoopeston/Armstrong didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Rivera, Fernando, and Nicholas Cardenas picked up one apiece.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hoopeston/Armstrong is set to face off against their familiar foe Salt Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Iroquois West will square off against rival Watseka at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.