Football Preview: Hooker Bulldogs vs. Crescent Tigers
The Hooker Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Crescent Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Hooker is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.
Hooker's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Watonga, posting a 53-0 victory. That 53 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
It was another big night for Justin Palacios, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Landen Lee made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Hooker didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aydan Woolridge and Lee. Woolridge has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 24 times he's played.
Hooker was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the matchup if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Crescent's strategy against Merritt on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Crescent blew Merritt out of the water with a 45-8 final score. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hooker's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.8 points per game. As for Crescent, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Hooker came up short against Crescent when the teams last played back in December of 2017, falling 35-25. Will Hooker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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