Two dominant signal callers in Isaiah Parker and Ripken Birdwell are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Daingerfield Tigers will challenge the Hooks Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Daingerfield is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed past Queen City to the tune of 82-14 on Thursday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Ashton Williams
| 10/09/25 vs Queen City | 2 |
| 09/26/25 vs Redwater | 1 |
| 09/19/25 @ Center | 1 |
| 09/04/25 @ Tatum | 0 |
| 11/29/24 @ Newton | 2 |
Daingerfield can attribute much of their success to Reign Wallace, who gained 153 total yards and four touchdowns, and Ashton Williams, who gained 126 total yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Williams posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Micah Broughton was another key back, rushing for 76 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
Meanwhile, Hooks blew past Hughes Springs, posting a 65-3 win. Considering the Hornets have won three games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hooks' receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Jay Smith and Fabean Grigsby. Smith picked up 114 receiving yards and one TD while Grigsby picked up 80 receiving yards and one score. Smith really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards. Justin Daniels got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hooks' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was Trenton Haynes with two sacks. The game marked his first with multiple sacks this season. Daniels got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hooks' record is now 4-2. As for Daingerfield, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Daingerfield has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 150.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hooks struggles in that department as they've been averaging 212.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Daingerfield against Hooks in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
