Football Recap: Hobbs Eagles vs. Parkland Matadors
There's no place like home for Hobbs, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 41-37 W over the Parkland Matadors on Friday. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked ninth in New Mexico, while the Matadors are ranked 829th in Texas), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hobbs got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brock Beaty out in front who threw for 290 yards and five touchdowns. With that strong performance, Beaty is now averaging an impressive 3.2 passing touchdowns per game. Braddock Beaty was Brock's top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hobbs wouldn't let Parkland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sammy Baeza was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 19. Hobbs got some further help from Tristan Davis: he picked up a sack and made 21 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Parkland lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jayden Macias, who rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown. Macias is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 137 every time he's taken the field this season. Jacoby Bernard was another key player, gaining 19 total yards and three touchdowns.
Hobbs' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. As for Parkland, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hobbs will challenge Las Cruces at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hobbs' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Parkland, they will be playing at home against Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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