Football Preview: Ashville Bulldogs vs. Hokes Bluff Eagles
Ashville is 0-4 against Hokes Bluff since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Ashville Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Hokes Bluff Eagles 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 game.
Ashville is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Friday. They were outmatched by Alexandria on the road and fell 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 318th, while the Valley Cubs are ranked 156th).
Meanwhile, Hokes Bluff entered their matchup against Cherokee County last Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Hokes Bluff took a hard 35-21 fall against Cherokee County. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ashville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hokes Bluff, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Ashville might still be hurting after the 35-14 defeat they got from Hokes Bluff when the teams last played back in October of 2019. Can Ashville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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