The Hudson Cobras will challenge the Ocoee Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Hudson: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Ocoee has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
On Friday, Hudson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-15 to Dunedin.
Hudson's defeat came about despite a quality game from Christian Garrett, who rushed for 38 yards and one score, and also threw for 97 yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, while Ocoee put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for West Port. The Knights blew past the Wolf Pack 42-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 144th, while the Wolf Pack are ranked 378th).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Nehemiah Burgess and Kamari Shaw. Burgess gained 51 total yards and two touchdowns while Shaw gained 14 total yards and two touchdowns.
One reason for the win was Ocoee's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cornelius Laney, Justin Pierre, and Kymani Fils-Amie, who each picked up one sack apiece. Laney was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making four total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Hudson's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Ocoee, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Hudson came up short against Ocoee in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 22-16. Thankfully for the Cobras, Jamarian Robinson (who rushed for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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