Piedmont is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the Hayward Farmers will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. Piedmont has given up an average of 28.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Piedmont lost to Arroyo at home by a 40-26 margin.
Xavier Henderson
| 09/26/25 vs Arroyo | 3 |
| 09/19/25 @ Aragon | 2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Berean Christian | 3 |
Piedmont might have lost, but man, Xavier Henderson was a machine: he rushed for 108 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Henderson has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Meanwhile, Hayward took a blow against San Ramon Valley last Friday, falling 44-7. While losing is never fun, the Farmers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 391st, while the Wolves are ranked 103rd).
Piedmont will have to contain Maurice Hall as he made an impact in Hayward's last game. He rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 40 receiving yards.
Piedmont's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3. As for Hayward, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Henderson and Hall. Henderson just won't slow down this season and has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 48.2 rushing yards per game. Hall has been a dominant force too and has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 108 rushing yards per game.
Piedmont took their victory against Hayward in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 35-14 score. In that matchup, the Highlanders amassed a halftime lead of 28-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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