Hoover is 0-5 against Burroughs since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tornados will be playing at home against the Bears at 5:30 p.m. Hoover has given up an average of 31.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hoover's last matchup with Pasadena could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Tornados were dealt a 66-8 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Burroughs not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 4, 2024 (when they won 47-21). They blew past Glendale 34-12. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Nitros recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Hoover better keep an eye on Brandon Chapparo. He was instrumental in Burroughs' win, rushing for 125 yards and two scores on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 132 yards and one TD. Chapparo has become a key player for the Bears: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-3 otherwise. Sho Fujita was another key player, gaining 148 total yards and a touchdown.
Burroughs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. They are 2-1 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Burroughs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jamar Saint-Fleur, Tony Sanchez, and Brendan Smith picked up one apiece. With that strong performance, Saint-Fleur is now averaging an impressive 6.5 total tackles per game.
Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Burroughs, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4.
Hoover suffered a grim 47-21 defeat to Burroughs in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Tornados have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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