The home team had won the previous three meetings between Hokes Bluff and Oneonta, and Oneonta kept the tradition alive. The Eagles took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Redskins on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redskins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Bryce Whitaker
| 09/26/25 vs Glencoe | 4 |
| 08/28/25 @ Southside | 4 |
| 10/24/25 @ Oneonta | 2 |
| 10/10/25 @ Cherokee County | 1 |
| 10/03/25 vs Alexandria | 1 |
Despite the loss, Hokes Bluff still got an impressive performance from Bryce Whitaker, who rushed for 75 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 102 yards on 11 of 17 attempts. Whitaker has become a key player for the Eagles: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise.
Hokes Bluff has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Oneonta, they pushed their record up to 5-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Hokes Bluff wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 25-7 loss against Randolph County on the 31st. As for Oneonta, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 34-21 defeat against Boaz on the 31st.
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