Cimarron is 0-7 against Hoisington since November of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Cimarron Bluejays will head out to square off against the Hoisington Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Cimarron took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They breezed by Southwestern Heights at home to the tune of 51-6. The Bluejays' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Trace Kopper and McCoy Nash were among the main playmakers for Cimarron as the former rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries and the latter rushed for 171 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. Kopper also passed for three passing touchdowns, which is notable because Cimarron is 2-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise. Coulter Dohrmann was another key player, picking up 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cimarron was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 327 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Hoisington on the road against Larned on Friday as the team secured a 35-8 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cardinals.
Kyler Dean Russell was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Cimarron's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Hoisington, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Cimarron has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hoisington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 223.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Cimarron was taken down by Hoisington 67-20 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Cimarron avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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