The Hutto Hippos will challenge the Stony Point Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hutto's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Stony Point has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Friday, Hutto lost to Round Rock on the road by a 29-14 margin. The contest marked the Hippos' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Hutto got top-tier performance from Keilan Chavies, who rushed for 101 yards, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Stony Point can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-18 win over Manor.
Stony Point's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andrew Gomez led the charge by picking up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown. Gomez was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards. Another player making a difference was Andrew Hill, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Stony Point's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jordan Garcia and Tristan Butler, who racked up four sacks between them. Butler is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Hutto's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Stony Point, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Hutto couldn't quite finish off Stony Point when the teams last played back in October of 2021 and fell 36-33. Thankfully for Hutto, Jaden Leonard (who picked up 152 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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