Football Preview: Hillsboro Eagles vs. Dunbar Wildcats
The Hillsboro Eagles will challenge the Dunbar Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Hillsboro focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up four on Friday.
Last Friday, Hillsboro ended up a good deal behind Benbrook and lost 44-26. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Bobcats are ranked 234th).
Despite the defeat, Hillsboro had strong showings from Darrian Hodge, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and Braylen Benson, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Hodge a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Dunbar was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 33-28 to Godley.
Although Dunbar took the loss, they still got scores from Jacoryn Johnson, Ja'Marion Garrett, and Keylon King.
Even if they lost, Dunbar's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 8.5 sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Ethan Warren and Krishawn Evans, who racked up seven sacks between them. Warren also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
Hillsboro has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Dunbar, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Hillsboro has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dunbar struggles in that department as they've been averaging 208.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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