Hannibal is 0-4 against Pulaski since October of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Warriors will welcome the Blue Devils at 12:00 p.m. Hannibal has given up an average of 27 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hannibal is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Notre Dame on Thursday. The Warriors came up short against the Jugglers, falling 34-14.
Meanwhile, Pulaski had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They strolled past the Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 33-18. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pulaski's win came from a few key players Hannibal will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ryan Pello, who rushed for 143 yards and one score, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. Dylan Scharoun was another key player, gaining 94 total yards and two touchdowns.
Pulaski was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Pulaski didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Pete Carnes and Gabe Basciani. Basciani also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12.
Pulaski's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Hannibal, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Things could have been worse for Hannibal, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 32-18 loss to Pulaski in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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