Football Preview: Hugo Buffaloes vs. Bethel Wildcats
The Hugo Buffaloes will head out to face off against the Bethel Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hugo is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
Last Friday, Hugo was able to grind out a solid win over Heavener, taking the game 43-32.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hugo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Bethel hadn't done well against Prague recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Bethel walked away with a 28-20 victory over Prague. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Bethel's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ezra Powis, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Powis got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 78 yards. Roger Brooks did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 80 receiving yards.
Hugo's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Bethel, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Hugo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 167.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bethel struggles in that department as they've been averaging 230.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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