Football Game Preview: Hutto Hippos vs. McNeil Mavericks + How To Watch

The Hutto Hippos will square off against the McNeil Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hutto's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matchups.

Hutto gave up the first points on Thursday, but they didn't give up any more after. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Vista Ridge 35-34.

Jaiden Fields

Receiving Yards

10/30/25 @ Vista Ridge	221
10/24/25 vs Vandegrift	236
10/17/25 @ Stony Point	118
10/10/25 vs Round Rock	164

Hutto got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaiden Fields out in front who picked up 221 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Fields' receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 118 receiving yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Kaden Stefek, who threw for 263 yards and three TDs.

On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Hutto's defensive line and their five sacks. Brayden Daniel was especially locked on to Vista Ridge's QB and sacked him three times. Hutto got some further help from Carlos Sorto: he picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 12 total tackles.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McNeil, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They put the hurt on Manor with a sharp 42-21 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Mavericks, who have now won three contests by 21 points or more so far this season.

McNeil had a senior duo take command as Jarell Gary Jr rushed for 89 yards and one score and Zach Christie gained 79 total yards and two touchdowns. Gary Jr got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 65 yards. Calvin Cervini also deserves some recognition as he rushed for his first rushing yards of the season.

McNeil's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 48.1 points over those games. As for Hutto, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.

Things could have been worse for Hutto, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 42-24 loss to McNeil when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Hippos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.