While Azle didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Brewer Bears with a sharp 42-21 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won three games by 21 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Hagen Hughes, who rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Aiden Mackey, who picked up 98 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Azle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory for Azle keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Brewer, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Azle will be playing in front of their home fans against Birdville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Azle's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Brewer, they will head out on the road to face off against Denton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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