Lowell is 2-8 against Hobart since October of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Red Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the Brickies at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lowell is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand East Chicago Central a 35-0 shutout. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Devils' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Cardinals are ranked 220th).
It was another big night for Brody Kalwinski, who rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 95 yards and one TD on only six passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Meanwhile, Hobart had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They blew past the Kougars, posting a 43-6 victory. With the Brickies ahead 29-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Lowell better keep an eye on Max Pickett. He was instrumental in Hobart's win, rushing for 240 yards and three scores while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. That's the most rushing touchdowns Pickett has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Aiden Kasch, who gained 77 total yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hobart was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 302 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Lowell's record now sits at 9-2. As for Hobart, their record is now an identical 9-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Lowell has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hobart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 200.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lowell skirted past Hobart 20-17 when the teams last played back in September. Do the Red Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Brickies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
