Two dominant backs in Junior Diaz and Zander Yost are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hanover Hornets will be staying on the road on Sunday to face off against the Caliche Buffaloes at 2:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hanover will head into Friday's match after some sweet revenge against Genoa-Hugo: Hanover couldn't quite topple Genoa-Hugo last Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 30-point loss they took when the two last played. Hanover blew past Genoa-Hugo, posting a 58-19 victory. Considering the Hornets have won eight games by more than 38 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hanover had a senior duo take command as Diaz rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry and David Byers rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Diaz is now averaging an impressive 103.3 rushing yards per game. Tyler Decker was in the mix too, providing Hanover with a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hanover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 392 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Caliche entered their tilt with Fleming last Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They strolled past the Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 45-30.
Caliche can attribute much of their success to Yost, who rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and Avery Bell, who threw for 109 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. What's more, he's the contest marked his sixth straight with at least 161.
Caliche didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zachary Yost and Bell.
Caliche's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.0 points per game. As for Hanover, their record is now 8-2.
Sunday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Hanover has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Caliche struggles in that department as they've been averaging 267.5. It's looking like Sunday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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