Football Preview: Houston County Fighting Irish vs. East Hickman County Eagles
Houston County has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will take on the East Hickman County Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Houston County's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Perry County 29-0 at home.
Houston County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malaki Cary, who rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Cary didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles. Another signal caller making a difference was Hayden Burgess, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Meanwhile, East Hickman County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down Lewis County 34-16.
Houston County now has a winning record of 2-1. As for East Hickman County, their record now sits at 3-0.
Houston County came up short against East Hickman County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 28-21. Thankfully for Houston County, Robert Richardson (who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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