It was a good run, but Fairview unfortunately witnessed the end of their 20-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. They took a blow against the Hooker Bulldogs, falling 38-7. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Kleat Martens was his usual excellent self, rushing for 168 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 34 yards and a touchdown for Hooker. That's the most rushing yards Martens has posted since back in September of 2023. Hooker also got a significant boost from Justin Palacios, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 167 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Fairview fell to 5-1. As for Hooker, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairview will venture away from home to challenge Hinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hinton is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Fairview will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hooker, they will head out to take on Merritt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hooker's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.
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