Football Preview: Hooker Bulldogs vs. Fairview Yellowjackets
Hooker is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Fairview is on a nine-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Hooker Bulldogs will welcome the Fairview Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Hooker blew past Cashion, posting a 54-14 win on the road.
Hooker can attribute much of their success to Justin Palacios, who gained 231 total yards and three touchdowns, and Kleat Martens, who threw for 265 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 passes. Palacios really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Keilan Robinson was Martens' top target, picking up 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Hooker's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Aydan Woolridge was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hooker was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Fairview took their match at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-26 victory over Crescent. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Tigers are ranked 215th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hooker's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Fairview, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Hooker suffered a grim 34-8 defeat to Fairview in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Hooker 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.
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