Football Preview: Hulbert Riders vs. Hartshorne Miners
Hulbert has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Hartshorne Miners at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Hulbert was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 30-26 to Westville.
Despite the loss, Hulbert got top-tier performance from Cody Botts, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. Botts showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 51 yards. Another player making a difference was Ethan Ellis, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Hartshorne put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 44-14 victory over Wilburton on the road. Fans of the Miners have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Aden Reeves had a dynamite game for Hartshorne, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Reeves has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Johnson, who threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hartshorne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 233 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Hartshorne's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Gus Miller.
Hulbert's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2. As for Hartshorne, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Hulbert has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 216.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hartshorne struggles in that department as they've been averaging 264.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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