Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Angola). They blew past the Fairfield Falcons 35-8 on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 24, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Hawk Hasselman
| 09/26/25 @ Fairfield | 224 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lakeland | 175 |
| 09/12/25 @ West Noble | 116 |
| 09/05/25 vs Fremont | 131 |
| 08/29/25 @ Leo | 21 |
| + 1 more games |
It was another big night for Hawk Hasselman, who rushed for 224 yards and four scores while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 117.2 rushing yards per game.
Hasselman was just one part of a punishing run game: Angola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 206 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Angola's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Lucas Lentz and Eric Neilson, who each picked up 0.5 sacks apiece.
Angola's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-3. As for Fairfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Angola will take on Andrean at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting 59ers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairfield, they will face off against Garrett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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