Hooker lost to Cashion back in November of 2021, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Hooker Bulldogs claimed a resounding 54-14 win over the Cashion Wildcats on the road. Considering the Bulldogs have won four matches by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hooker was led to victory by Justin Palacios and Kleat Martens. Palacios gained 231 total yards and three touchdowns, while Martens threw for 265 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 passes. Palacios really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Keilan Robinson was Martens' top target, picking up 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Hooker's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Aydan Woolridge was especially locked on to Cashion's QB and sacked him twice. Woolridge is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hooker was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Hooker's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Cashion, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2.
Hooker will welcome Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fairview will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hooker surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cashion, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges Crescent at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cashion is facing Crescent at the right time seeing as Crescent is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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