The Hoke County Bucks will head out on the road to challenge the Douglas Byrd Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Saturday, Hoke County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 25-21 to South View.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Brandon Saunders, who threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards. Hoke County also got a significant boost from Favor Anab, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Douglas Byrd's offense. They lost 20-0 to E.E. Smith on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Golden Bulls: they've now lost four in a row.
Hoke County's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Douglas Byrd, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Hoke County against Douglas Byrd when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 47-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hoke County since the team 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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