Football Preview: Cottondale Hornets vs. Freeport Bulldogs
The Cottondale Hornets will face off against the Freeport Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Cottondale will head into Friday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 42-point they dealt FAMU DRS last Friday. Cottondale blew past FAMU DRS 56-14 at home. The Hornets' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Cottondale's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Odom, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 90 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes. Tramond Collins was Odom's top target, picking up 43 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Freeport, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top against Northview by a score of 36-26 on Friday.
Freeport wouldn't let Northview keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Blake O'Donnell, Zakade Schiro, and AJ Buttler picked up one apiece. Buttler didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles.
Cottondale pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Freeport, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Cottondale came up short against Freeport when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 42-36. Will Cottondale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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