The Hoover Patriots will take on the Sanger West Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sanger West took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Hoover, who comes in off a win.
Hoover took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 win over Madera South. The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Julian Jimenez had a dynamite game for Hoover, rushing for 128 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Jimenez didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass.
Meanwhile, Sanger West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against Roosevelt, falling 55-0.
Hoover's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sanger West, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Things could have been worse for Hoover, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 33-16 loss to Sanger West when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Hoover avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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