Football Preview: Holtville Vikings vs. Calipatria Hornets
Holtville has won eight straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Calipatria has won eight straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Holtville Vikings will host the Calipatria Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Holtville knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine matchups -- so hopefully Calipatria likes a good challenge.
Holtville's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Palo Verde Valley 38-0. Fans of the Vikings have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Meanwhile, Calipatria hadn't done well against Vincent Memorial recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Calipatria enjoyed a cozy 20-6 win over Vincent Memorial.
It was another big night for Dominic Hawk, who rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles.
Holtville's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Calipatria, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Holtville against Calipatria when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 53-6 victory. In that game, Holtville amassed a halftime lead of 40-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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