Anderson hasn't had much luck against Hays recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Anderson Trojans will be playing at home against the Hays Hawks at 7:30 p.m. Anderson knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Hays likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Anderson took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 59-14 victory over Cedar Creek. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 31 points or more this season.
Anderson had a senior duo take command as Max Gerlich threw for 220 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes and Dominic Mays rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Gerlich is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Tristan Waidelich was Gerlich's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Anderson wouldn't let Cedar Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Anderson can thank Hodges Smith and Noah Saldivar for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, a win for Hays just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 58-18 defeat at the hands of College Station. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-12.
Hays' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tacoma Ames, who threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and Layton Fuentes, who picked up 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 94 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Gingrow, who picked up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Hays, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Anderson has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 296.4 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Hays, though, as they've been averaging only 134. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Anderson suffered a grim 35-13 defeat to Hays in their previous matchup back in September of 2019. Can Anderson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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