Two dominant backs in Giovanni Aldretti and Anthony Sandoval are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Walsenburg Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hoehne Farmers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walsenburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.2 points per game this season.
Walsenburg is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 46 points last Monday, they were much more limited against Fowler on Friday. They were outmatched by the Grizzlies on the road and fell 47-12. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The losing side was boosted by Aldretti, who rushed for 116 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Aldretti is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Walsenburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Hoehne entered their tilt with Custer County on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They breezed by the Bobcats to the tune of 50-0. The result was nothing new for the Farmers, who have now won four matches by 26 points or more so far this season.
Sandoval continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 155 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended three passes. Another player making a difference was Brody Silvey, who picked up 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hoehne wouldn't let Custer County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hoehne can thank Matteo Moltrer and Silvey for forcing both of them. Silvey also posted 143 receiving yards, which is notable because Hoehne is undefeated when he posts at least 100 receiving yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Hoehne got some further help from Connor Knezel: he picked up two sacks, made seven total tackles, and defended a pass.
Walsenburg's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Hoehne, they pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Walsenburg has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 292.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hoehne struggles in that department as they've been averaging 231.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Walsenburg against Hoehne in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 64-36 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hoehne's Levon Bachicha, who rushed for 128 yards on only 11 carries, and also picked up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Walsenburg still be able to contain Bachicha? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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