Football Preview: Hooks Hornets vs. Redwater Dragons
Hooks has gone 9-1 against Redwater recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Hooks Hornets will take on the Redwater Dragons at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Hooks came up short against New Boston and fell 41-33. Despite 98 more yards than the Lions, the Hornets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Hooks might have lost, but man, Ripken Birdwell was a machine: he threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 54 yards. Birdwell's passing game has become a key predictor of Hooks' success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise. Jorge Velazquez also helped out as he racked up 192 receiving yards.
Hooks wouldn't let New Boston keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hooks can thank Carlos Patino and Tyler Connell for forcing both of them. Another thorn in New Boston's side was Jamarion Jackson, who made 22 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Redwater came into Friday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Queen City to the tune of 46-16 on Friday. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This is the second loss in a row for Hooks and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Redwater, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Hooks against Redwater in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 76-0 victory. Does Hooks have another victory up their sleeve, or will Redwater turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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