Football Recap: Hicksville's Losing Streak Snapped at Nine Games

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2024, 6:22am

Football Recap: Hicksville Aces vs. Swanton Bulldogs

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Hicksville can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past the Swanton Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 22-6. That's more bragging rights for the Aces, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Cross Zeedyk had a dynamite game for Hicksville, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Zeedyk got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible72 yards. Another player making a difference was 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.

The win got Hicksville back to even at 1-1. As for Swanton, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hicksville will face off against Edon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hicksville is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Swanton, they will head out to challenge Ottawa Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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