Hoke County unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 35-0 loss at the hands of the Monroe Redhawks. While losing is never fun, the Bucks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 194th, while the Redhawks are ranked 22nd).
Peyton Price threw for 45 yards on four of 11 attempts. MacHai Brown was his top target, picking up 32 receiving yards. On the ground, Darrel Baria rushed for 29 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoke County will host South View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Monroe, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on West Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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