A win for Hondo just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 48-13 loss at the hands of the Cole Cougars. The Owls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Joby Pimentel and Kolten Alvarez certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Pimentel rushed for 109 yards on only ten carries, while Alvarez threw for 114 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hondo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Cole had a senior duo take command as Zachary Blue gained 245 total yards and three touchdowns and Jackson Freds rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Blue's longest reception was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Karson Scroggins was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Hondo is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3. As for Cole, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Hondo wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 28-20 win against Lytle on the 18th. Cole has also already played their next game, a 33-21 defeat against Jourdanton on the 18th.
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