Football Recap: Hayden Lobos vs. Bagdad Sultans
Hayden put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Bagdad Sultans by a score of 30-20. That's more bragging rights for the Lobos, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tyler Garner and he. Garner gained 199 total yards and a touchdown while he gained 199 total yards and a touchdown. Kino Lorona showed off some serious burst, turning on the jets for a run for 60 yards.
Hayden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 306 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Hayden's defense made their presence known, laying out Ezrah Aguilar. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Mario Hong and Jj Manriquez who racked up five sacks between them.
Despite the loss, Bagdad still got an impressive performance from Aguilar, who threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. Thomas Rodriguez was Aguilar's top target, rushing for 82 yards, while also picking up 69 receiving yards.
Hayden pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bagdad, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Hayden will venture away from home to face off against Joseph City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bagdad, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Williams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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