Football Preview: Hiawatha Red Hawks vs. Hayden Wildcats
Hiawatha is 0-3 against Hayden since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Hiawatha Red Hawks will take on the Hayden Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Hayden took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Hiawatha, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 11 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Hiawatha finally turned things around against Jefferson West on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 21-0 margin over the Tigers. The Red Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ethan Morton was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up 0.5 sacks and making three total tackles.
Hiawatha's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Michael Jensen and Connor Kettler.
Meanwhile, Hayden has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell just short of Wamego by a score of 31-28. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Hiawatha's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Hayden, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Hiawatha took a serious blow against Hayden when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 56-7. Can Hiawatha avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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