Hope is 0-3 against Smithfield since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Blue Wave will take on the Sentinels at 7:00 p.m.
Things were looking good for Hope after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a blow against Davies Career & Tech, falling 51-20. The game was a close 8-6 at the break, but unfortunately for the Blue Wave it sure didn't stay that way.
Despite the loss, Hope got top-tier performance from Neciah Jalloh, who rushed for 155 yards and one TD while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Jalloh's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Christopher Martinez was another key player, rushing for 57 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
Jonathan Jean-Louis
| 09/20/25 vs Toll Gate | 3 |
| 09/04/25 vs Mt. Pleasant | 4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Tiverton | 4 |
| 09/27/25 vs Davies Career & Tech | 8 |
Even if they lost, Hope's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Davies Career & Tech's QB won't forget Jonathan Jean-Louis anytime soon given he sacked him 2.5 times. Jean-Louis also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight. Hope received some extra help from Justin Marshall, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Smithfield never let their opponents score on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 36-0 victory over Toll Gate.
Hope's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-2. As for Smithfield, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Hope lost to Smithfield on the road by a decisive 21-6 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can the Blue Wave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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