Hoover lost to Verdugo Hills back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Tornados came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dons, sneaking past 22-20.
Hoover didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Israel Ortiz.
Verdugo Hills lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jack Iafrate, who picked up 98 receiving yards and one TD. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Mejia, who rushed for 64 yards and one score on only eight carries.
Hoover now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Verdugo Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoover will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Arcadia at 7:00 p.m. on the 18th. As for Verdugo Hills, they will challenge Taft at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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