The Hercules Titans will head out to challenge the Arroyo Dons at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hercules is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row dating back to last season, Hercules finally turned things around against San Lorenzo on Friday. They came out on top against the Grizzlies by a score of 26-13. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Arroyo blew past Saint Mary's, posting a 41-13 victory on the road. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Joseph Estes continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 353 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards. Willie Johnson was another key rusher, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Arroyo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 481 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Hercules' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Arroyo, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Hercules against Arroyo in their previous matchup back in September of 2017, as the squad secured a 65-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hercules since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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