Football Preview: Glenns Ferry Pilots vs. Hagerman Pirates
The Glenns Ferry Pilots will challenge the Hagerman Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenns Ferry is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.4 points per game this season.
Glenns Ferry is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Valley, who was ranked fourth in their home state at the time (Glenns Ferry was ranked 12th). Glenns Ferry was beaten by Valley 48-12 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 32 points in the game before, the Pilots couldn't push the score so high this time.
Glenns Ferry's loss came about despite a quality game from Bryce Sterling, who rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 46 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Hagerman entered their tilt with Murtaugh on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They really took it to the Red Devils for the full four quarters, racking up a 67-12 victory at home. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 55 points or more this season.
Martin Gonzalez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 212 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Wyatt Mavencamp was another key player, throwing for 265 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt.
Hagerman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Shaymus Merrill and Mavencamp. Mavencamp is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: he's passed for at least four every time he's taken the field this season.
Glenns Ferry's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Hagerman, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Glenns Ferry has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 178.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hagerman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Glenns Ferry took a serious blow against Hagerman in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 36-0. Will Glenns Ferry have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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