Football Game Preview: Ann Sobrato Bulldogs vs. Piedmont Hills Pirates

The Ann Sobrato Bulldogs will face off against the Piedmont Hills Pirates at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Ann Sobrato is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Branham two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bulldogs took a blow against the Bruins, falling 56-27. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-13.

The losing side was boosted by Brayden Hughes, who threw for 161 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.

Meanwhile, Piedmont Hills had to suffer through a 51-15 loss at the hands of Branham. The Pirates have struggled against the Bruins recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Although Piedmont Hills took the loss, they still got scores from Diego Arias and Kyle Hughes.

Ann Sobrato's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Piedmont Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Saturday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Ann Sobrato has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Piedmont Hills, though, as they've been averaging only 34.2 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?

Ann Sobrato came up short against Piedmont Hills in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 14-7. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.