Hobbs has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Clovis Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Hobbs is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31 points per game this season.
Hobbs is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Mexico's top teams: Centennial, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Hobbs was ranked 15th). Hobbs took a blow against Centennial on Friday, falling 51-12. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Justice French, who picked up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 71 yards. Brock Beaty was another key passer, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Clovis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. The contest between them and Organ Mountain wasn't particularly close, with Clovis falling 42-24. One positive for the Wildcats, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Hobbs now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Clovis, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Everything came up roses for Hobbs against Clovis when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 50-13 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Clovis' Jett Stone, who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Hobbs to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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