The Hokes Bluff Eagles will challenge the Alexandria Valley Cubs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hokes Bluff will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against Glencoe on Friday. The Eagles blew past the Yellowjackets 49-21. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Bryce Whitaker was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 254 yards and four TDs while picking up 13.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 41 yards and one touchdown.
Whitaker was just one part of a punishing run game: Hokes Bluff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Alexandria was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Sardis 51-13. The Valley Cubs haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Alexandria's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Hokes Bluff, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-1.
Hokes Bluff and Alexandria were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but Hokes Bluff came up empty-handed after a 28-27 loss. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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