Merritt lost against Hooker back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Merritt Oilers took a blow against the Hooker Bulldogs, falling 47-8. The Oilers haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Leading Hooker to victory were Justin Palacios and Kleat Martens. Palacios rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Martens rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Palacios' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 161 rushing yards.
Merritt's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hooker, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Merritt will venture away from home to square off against Crescent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crescent is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Merritt will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hooker, they will welcome Watonga at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hooker is facing Watonga at the right time seeing as Watonga is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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