Football Preview: Hagerman Pirates vs. Glenns Ferry Pilots
The Hagerman Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Glenns Ferry Pilots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hagerman knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Glenns Ferry likes a good challenge.
Hagerman is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Murtaugh, who was ranked 19th in their home state at the time (Hagerman was ranked fifth). Hagerman took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 67-12 victory over Murtaugh. Considering the Pirates have won five matches by more than 54 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Martin Gonzalez continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 212 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Mavencamp, who threw for 265 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt.
Another reason for the win was Hagerman's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Alexander Johnson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 32 points the game before, Glenns Ferry was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They were beaten by Valley 48-12. The Pilots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-6.
Glenns Ferry's defeat came about despite a quality game from Bryce Sterling, who rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 46 receiving yards.
Hagerman's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Glenns Ferry, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Hagerman has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Glenns Ferry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 178.4. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Hagerman against Glenns Ferry in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 36-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hagerman since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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