Football Recap: Brady Roberts Leads Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central's Defense on Friday

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central took a 22-point loss the last time they faced off against McEwen, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors on Friday, sneaking past 10-8.

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central had a senior duo take command as Braxton Howard threw for 299 yards and one touchdown while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt and Brady Roberts picked up 122 receiving yards and one score.

Cameron Foster

Total Tackles

10/24/25 vs McEwen	7
09/05/25 vs Greenfield	6
10/03/25 vs Liberty Tech Magnet	4
08/22/25 @ Scotts Hill	4
09/19/25 vs Wayne County	3
+ 4 more games

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Roberts, Nic King, and Cameron Foster picked up one apiece. Foster also made seven total tackles, which is notable because Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central is undefeated when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-3. As for McEwen, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central will face off against Perry County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for McEwen, they will square off against McKenzie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.