Hoover entered their contest against Montgomery on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Hoover Cardinals fell 32-20 to the Montgomery Aztecs. Despite 125 more yards than the Aztecs, the Cardinals couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Hoover lost, don't look at Sir Autry. Despite the final result, he rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Autry's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 134 rushing yards dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Miko Hunter, who picked up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hoover's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kanaj Patteron and Jason Osuna. Xavier Logan was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Hoover's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Montgomery, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Hoover is taking a road trip to challenge San Ysidro at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Montgomery, they will challenge El Capitan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery is facing El Capitan at the right time seeing as El Capitan is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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