Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Beaver). They walked away with a 39-31 victory over the Hubbard Eagles on Friday. For the Beavers, this counts as revenge for the 29-25 defeat the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Hubbard's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexander Hackwelder, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 179 yards and a touchdown. Hackwelder is becoming a predictor of Hubbard's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Braydon Songer was Hackwelder's top target, picking up 163 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Beaver's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Hubbard, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beaver's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Indian Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Indian Creek will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Beaver surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hubbard, they will challenge Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakeview's defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so Hubbard's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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