Football Preview: Edon Bombers vs. Hicksville Aces
Edon and Hicksville are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Edon Bombers will host the Hicksville Aces at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Edon blew past Antwerp, posting a 55-6 victory on the road. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bombers.
Meanwhile, Hicksville had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Swanton 22-6 on Friday.
Cross Zeedyk was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. He got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible72 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Brant Langham, who gained 90 total yards and a touchdown.
Hicksville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Parker Bassett.
Edon's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Hicksville, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Edon against Hicksville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 47-20 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Hicksville's George Green, who rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Edon to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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