The Judson Rockets will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Hutto Hippos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Judson is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell to Johnson 27-21.
Although Judson took the loss, they still got scores from Elijah Favela, Kayden Graham, and Davian Watson.
Judson wouldn't let Johnson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Judson can thank Jordan Dukes and Ayden Ramirez for forcing both of them. Dukes also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Hutto gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by San Marcos at home to the tune of 63-8. With the Hippos ahead 42-8 at the half, the match was all but over already.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Kaden Stefek and his top target Braeton Anderson. Stefek threw for 225 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes while Anderson picked up 151 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Fields, who picked up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Judson was able to grind out a solid victory over Hutto in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, winning 29-19. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Hutto's Will Hammond, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 183 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Judson to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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