Hooks was looking to beat New Boston like they did the last time the pair played, but Hooks didn't take Ashton Rowden into account. The New Boston Lions came out on top against the Hooks Hornets by a score of 41-33 on Friday thanks in part to Rowden, who rushed for 281 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 94-yard run.
Rowden was just one part of a punishing run game: New Boston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 412 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
When it comes to explaining why Hooks lost, don't look at Ripken Birdwell. Despite the final result, he threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 54 yards. Birdwell's passing game has become a key predictor of Hooks' success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise. Jorge Velazquez also helped out as he racked up 192 receiving yards.
New Boston's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Hooks, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 4-4.
New Boston will welcome Hughes Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. New Boston will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Hooks, they will head out to challenge Redwater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hooks is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.1 points per game this season.
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