Football Preview: Hinkley Thunder vs. Aurora Central Trojans
Hinkley hasn't had much luck against Aurora Central recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Hinkley Thunder will welcome the Aurora Central Trojans at 10:00 a.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Hinkley is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were outmatched by Timnath on the road and fell 55-0.
Meanwhile, Aurora Central was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 20-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Greeley Central. The Trojans gained 164 more yards on the day, but it was the Wildcats that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Aurora Central saw an underclassman step up: Markell Perkins rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 154 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes. With that strong performance, Perkins is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Aurora Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 193 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Hinkley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Aurora Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Hinkley lost to Aurora Central at home by a decisive 34-15 margin when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Hinkley 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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