Football Game Preview: Hopkins County Central Storm vs. Crittenden County Rockets + How To Watch

The Hopkins County Central Storm will challenge the Crittenden County Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopkins County Central has given up an average of 35.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Hopkins County Central is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 38 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Murray on Friday. They took a blow against the Tigers, falling 45-12. The matchup marked the Storm's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Hopkins County Central might have lost, but man, Sylas Gunn was a machine: he rushed for 120 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 69 yards and one TD.

Meanwhile, Crittenden County waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tigers, sneaking past 27-24.

Hopkins County Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Crittenden County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.

Hopkins County Central took a serious blow against Crittenden County in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, falling 47-13. Can the Storm avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.