Football Preview: McKenzie Rebels vs. Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers
McKenzie is 3-0 against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The McKenzie Rebels will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
McKenzie is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Scotts Hill 63-0 at home on Friday. The Rebels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 42 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Tate Surber, who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns. Cole Brown was another key player, picking up 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
McKenzie's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Skyler Fornera, Landon Brown, and Brown picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 48-32 bruising from Collinwood.
Despite the loss, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central got top-tier performance from Seth Thomas, who picked up 157 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Caden Dean, who threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns.
McKenzie's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for McKenzie against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 63-0 victory. Will McKenzie repeat their success, or does Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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