Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hughson). They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Sonora Wildcats 52-51. The victory was just business as usual for the Huskies, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Robert Mcdaniel was his usual excellent self, throwing for 427 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 15.8 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Malakai Sumter was in the mix too, providing Hughson with two touchdowns.
Sonora's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tommy Sutton, who rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Sutton showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 69 yards. Cash Byington also helped out as he racked up 132 rushing yards.
Hughson pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sonora, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hughson will challenge Orestimba at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orestimba's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Hughson's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sonora, they will take on Ripon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sonora will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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