Football Preview: Hurricane Tigers vs. Pine View Panthers
Hurricane hasn't had much luck against Pine View recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hurricane Tigers will play host again on Friday to welcome the Pine View Panthers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Hurricane was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 41-35 to Dixie.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Austyn (Fath) Mcroberts, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Dylyn Gabriel, who threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
Hurricane wouldn't let Dixie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hurricane can thank Jaxon Winegar and Karston Walker for forcing both of them. Winegar is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made nine or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Pine View lost 35-14 to Desert Hills on Friday. The Panthers have struggled against the Thunder recently, as their match on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Hurricane's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Pine View, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Hurricane was dealt a bruising 42-13 loss at the hands of Pine View when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Hurricane, Mohelangi Tonga (who rushed for 129 yards and four touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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