Alameda is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the American Eagles will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. Alameda will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Alameda will bounce into Friday's game after beating Newark Memorial, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. The Hornets enjoyed a cozy 25-6 victory over the Cougars last Friday. The 25-point effort marked the Hornets' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, American played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Washington, falling 46-20. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Huskies: they've now lost eight in a row.
Alameda will need to focus on slowing down Marvin Boone, one of several American players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 43 yards and one score, and also threw for 150 yards and one TD. Jayden Martinez was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries.
American's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Alameda, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Everything came up roses for Alameda against American in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 54-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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