Hubbard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 39-31 to the Beaver Beavers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Beavers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alexander Hackwelder, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 179 yards and a touchdown. Hackwelder was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards. Hubbard also got a significant boost from Michael Hazimihalis, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 122 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Hubbard was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hubbard's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Beaver, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hubbard will welcome 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. As for Beaver, their 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 win, something Beaver surely won't give up without a fight.
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