Two dominant backs in Austyn (Fath) Mcroberts and Mccord Christiansen are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hurricane Tigers will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hurricane will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Snow Canyon, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Hurricane blew past Snow Canyon, posting a 35-7 win on the road.
Hurricane relied on the efforts of (Fath) Mcroberts, who gained 213 total yards and two touchdowns, and Dylyn Gabriel, who threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Conner Clyde helped Gabriel out on the ground, rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Hurricane was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Hurricane's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Karston Walker, Gage Huntsman, and (Fath) Mcroberts picked up one apiece. Walker is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Crimson Cliffs came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Stallions 24-21.
Crimson Cliffs had a senior duo take command as Malakai Alofipo picked up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Christiansen rushed for 144 yards. Alofipo showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 50 yards.
Hurricane's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Crimson Cliffs, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Hurricane has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 206.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Crimson Cliffs struggles in that department as they've been averaging 200.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Hurricane was dealt a bruising 62-7 defeat at the hands of Crimson Cliffs in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Hurricane was down 48-0.
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