Hilmar is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Sonora is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Yellowjackets will host the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Hilmar is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 35 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Escalon on Friday. They took a 27-9 bruising from the Cougars. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite their loss, Hilmar saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cohen Felber, who rushed for 67 yards, and also threw for 85 yards and one TD, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Nathan Ayala, who picked up 71 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, Sonora got themselves on the board against Orestimba on Friday, but Orestimba never followed suit. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 56-0 win over the Warriors. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 35 points or more this season.
Sonora's win came from a few key players Hilmar will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jeremy Snyder, who rushed for 67 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Steven Morfoot, who rushed for 61 yards and one TD.
Hilmar's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Sonora, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Hilmar has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 262.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sonora struggles in that department as they've been averaging 325.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hilmar lost to Sonora at home by a decisive 45-28 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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