If Hurricane was riding high off their 56-14 takedown of Hillcrest last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hurricane Tigers took a 41-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dixie Flyers. The Tigers lost against the Flyers in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 44-10 score last time.
Hurricane's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austyn (Fath) Mcroberts, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Dylyn Gabriel, who threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
Hurricane wouldn't let Dixie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hurricane can thank Jaxon Winegar and Karston Walker for forcing both of them. Winegar is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made nine or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Ran Sawyer had a dynamite game for Dixie, rushing for 300 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown. Sawyer's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Wyatt Truman was another key player, rushing for 114 yards on only 12 carries.
Hurricane's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Dixie, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Hurricane will play host again on Friday to welcome Pine View, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Dixie, they will venture away from home to take on Beaumont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Beaumont will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Dixie surely won't give up without a fight.
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