Football Preview: Sandhills/Thedford Knights vs. Hyannis Longhorns
Sandhills/Thedford is 5-0 against Hyannis since September of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sandhills/Thedford Knights will host the Hyannis Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. Sandhills/Thedford is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Sandhills/Thedford is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 76-6 win over Mullen at home. Considering the Knights have won six matches by more than 41 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kyle Cox continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 206 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 111 yards and four touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his 20th straight game with at least 119 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Carter Anderson, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sandhills/Thedford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in 16 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Sandhills/Thedford wouldn't let Mullen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sandhills/Thedford can thank Aaron Hall and Caden Zutavern for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Hyannis, as they earned their first road win of the season. They breezed by Brady on the road to the tune of 62-22 on Friday. Considering the Longhorns have won three games by more than 39 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hyannis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Beau Rice out in front who rushed for 148 yards while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Rice is now averaging an impressive 100.8 rushing yards per game. Hyannis also got help from Ely Van Renan, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Hyannis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Levi Merrihew and Parker Provost.
Sandhills/Thedford pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Hyannis, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Sandhills/Thedford has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 279.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hyannis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Sandhills/Thedford against Hyannis when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 68-6 victory. Does Sandhills/Thedford have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hyannis turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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