Hopewell is 0-10 against Mallard Creek since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Hopewell Titans will take on the Mallard Creek Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Hopewell's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Mallard Creek's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Hopewell's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Harding University, posting a 48-0 victory at home. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Titans.
Zacchaeus Jones had a dynamite game for Hopewell, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, while also picking up 30 receiving yards. Jones got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 80 yards. Marvin Reed Jr was in the mix as well, providing Hopewell with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Mallard Creek faced West Charlotte in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Mallard Creek pulled ahead with a 13-12 photo finish over West Charlotte.
Hopewell's record is now 3-1. As for Mallard Creek, their record is now 3-1.
Hopewell took a serious blow against Mallard Creek when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 48-0. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Mallard Creek's Samaritan Page, who rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Now that Hopewell knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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