Football Recap: Aurora Central Trojans vs. Hinkley Thunder
Aurora Central posted their biggest win since September 28, 2023 on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 47-8 victory over the Hinkley Thunder on the road. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Aurora Central's win came down to the chemistry between Markell Perkins and his top target Jeremiah Briscoe. Perkins threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes while Briscoe gained 100 total yards and three touchdowns. Briscoe's longest reception was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Damian Ramirez got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Aurora Central's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ladarious Willingham and Jr Felix.
The victory snapped Aurora Central's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Hinkley, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora Central will square off against Montbello at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Aurora Central's defense has only allowed 15.6 points per game this season, so Montbello's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hinkley, they will face off against Kent Denver at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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