If Hoover was riding high fresh off their 51-7 takedown of Marshall last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The matchup between the Tornados and the Nordhoff Rangers didn't end well, with the Tornados falling 31-13. The Tornados gained 60 more yards on the day, but it was the Rangers that made the best use of them.
Hoover's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Angelo Bailey, who picked up 113 receiving yards and one touchdown. Aeden Aceves also helped out with an impressive 100 receiving yards.
Nordhoff's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Desi Canfield, who rushed for 127 yards and one score while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Canfield has posted since back in September of 2024. Jaxson Kirk was another key player, rushing for 96 yards and one TD on only 13 carries.
Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Nordhoff, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoover will host Verdugo Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nordhoff, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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