Hoover hasn't had much luck against Pasadena recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tornados will head out on the road to take on the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Hoover is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Crescenta Valley on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Tornados came up short against the Falcons, falling 49-26. The Tornados were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-7.
Hoover's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Gabriel Garcia, who picked up 99 receiving yards and one TD, and Angelo Bailey, who picked up 38 receiving yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Pasadena got themselves on the board against Glendale on Thursday, but Glendale never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 41-0 win over the Nitros. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Hoover better keep an eye on Dutch Burbidge. He was instrumental in Pasadena's win, throwing for 254 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 61 yards and one TD on only seven carries. Burbidge is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Pasadena's leading receiver Kyle Robertson was Burbidge's top target yet again, picking up 137 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
The victory made it two in a row for Pasadena and bumps their season record up to 3-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.5 points over those games. As for Hoover, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Hoover couldn't quite finish off Pasadena in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 and fell 23-20. Can the Tornados avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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