Two dominant backs in Eli Wilbanks and Joe Mendez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. After both having extra time off, the Hughson Huskies and the Pioneer Patriots will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pioneer took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Hughson, who comes in off a win.
Hughson gave up the first points back in October, but they didn't give up any more after. They secured a 35-29 W over Hilmar. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Huskies.
Hughson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lawson Aviles, who picked up 148 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 44 yards and one TD. Aviles also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass. Titus Beers was in the mix too, providing Hughson with two scores.
Hughson didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hilmar to a completion percentage of just 50%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from three players: Aviles, Beers, and Bryce Williams, who each logged one passes deflected. Hughson wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60.7%.
Hughson's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Valente Soria refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself. He was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Pioneer's good fortune finally ran out last Friday. They fell 40-27 to Vanden.
Hughson will have to contain Jordan Constancio as he made an impact in Pioneer's last game. He threw for 188 yards and three TDs.
Hughson's record is now 8-2. As for Pioneer, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
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