Football Preview: Hoehne Farmers vs. Fowler Grizzlies
Two dominant wideouts in Brody Silvey and Brock True are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hoehne Farmers will square off against the Fowler Grizzlies at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Hoehne has given up an average of 38.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Hoehne turned things around against Sangre de Cristo on Saturday. They walked away with a 44-36 win over the Thunderbirds.
Meanwhile, Fowler humbled Custer County with a 58-6 victory. That looming 58-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Grizzlies yet this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Daniel Adams and Bronson Damgaard. Adams rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown while Damgaard rushed for 105 yards and one score on only ten carries. Damgaard is becoming a predictor of Fowler's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Fowler didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Custer County to a completion percentage of just 50%. The Grizzlies hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.4 or higher in three consecutive games.
Fowler's defense didn't let Elijah Flynn, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Wade Clemmensen, William Carnes, and Cole Sigler, who each picked up one sack apiece. Fowler received some extra help from Titus Ballard, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
The victory got Fowler back to even at 3-3. As for Hoehne, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hoehne has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 282.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fowler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 235.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hoehne strolled past Fowler when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a score of 40-22. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Farmers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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