Hersey has gone 8-0 against Elk Grove recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Hersey Huskies will head out to face off against the Elk Grove Grenadiers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Hersey beat Glenbrook South 30-24. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.
It was another big night for Colton Gumino, who threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Another player making a difference was Brandon Jenkins, who gained 174 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Elk Grove, as they earned their first road win of the season. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over Niles North on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Grenadiers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The win got Hersey back to even at 2-2. As for Elk Grove, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Hersey against Elk Grove in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 63-14 win. In that matchup, Hersey amassed a halftime lead of 57-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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