Buckeye is 10-0 against Youngker since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Buckeye Hawks will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Youngker Roughriders at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Buckeye is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They took a blow against First Baptist on Friday, falling 48-13. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Hawks came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 78th in Arizona, while the Saints are ranked 232nd in Texas).
Meanwhile, Youngker was beaten by Estrella Foothills 40-13 on Thursday.
Despite the defeat, Youngker got top-tier performance from Isaiah Hargrove, who rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Everything came up roses for Buckeye against Youngker in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 51-24 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Youngker's Jantzen Ginger, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Buckeye to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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