Hesston hasn't had much luck against Andale recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Swathers will square off against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Hesston came up short against Riley County and fell 40-32. The Swathers were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the Falcons in the fourth quarter 16-8.
Despite their defeat, Hesston saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Daxon Deering, who picked up 119 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Deering was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 64 yards. Another passer making a difference was Jerick Humphreys, who threw for 175 yards and two TDs on only 15 passes.
Meanwhile, Andale won against Smoky Valley last Friday with 68 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Indians took their contest with ease, bagging a 68-20 victory over Trinity Academy. Fans of the Indians have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Hesston better focus on containing Sam Harp and Jack Horsch as the pair were huge in Andale's win. Harp rushed for 123 yards and one score on only five carries, while Horsch gained 146 total yards.
Andale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trinity Academy only rushed for 57.
Andale's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Hesston, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Hesston was taken down by Andale 60-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Swathers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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