Helena is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Spain Park is on a four-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Helena Huskies will welcome the Spain Park Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Helena blew past Chilton County, posting a 48-13 win on the road. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Tigers are ranked 158th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Helena's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nate Ferguson led the charge by throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Domynyck Santiago, who gained 54 total yards and two touchdowns.
Helena's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of JT Alvis and Austin Acosta. Another thorn in Chilton County's side was Jonathan Roberto, who made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Spain Park didn't have done well against Hoover recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way two weeks ago. Spain Park skirted past Hoover 39-37.
Brock Bradley went supernova for Spain Park, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt. Bradley is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Corey Barber was Bradley's top target, picking up 209 receiving yards.
Helena's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Spain Park, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-0.
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