Hoover came into Thursday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down the Madera South Stallions 35-20 on Thursday. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hoover found their leader in underclassman Julian Jimenez, who rushed for 128 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Jimenez got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 65 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hoover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Although Madera South took the loss, they still got scores from Corde Mcdonald, Justin Caballero, and Juan Garcia.
Hoover's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Madera South, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Hoover will square off against Sanger West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hoover is facing Sanger West at the right time seeing as Sanger West is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Madera South, they will be playing at home against Sunnyside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sunnyside will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Madera South surely won't give up without a fight.
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