Homedale has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Payette Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Homedale: 6.8, Payette: 15.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
Homedale is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 50-0 win over Jerome. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
Homedale's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rafael Cuenca, who picked up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Sotelo, who rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns.
Homedale's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Cuenca and Sebastian Larzelier.
Meanwhile, Payette has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 49-7 defeat at the hands of Marsing. That makes it the first time this season the Pirates have let down their home crowd.
Homedale's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Payette, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Homedale has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Payette struggles in that department as they've been averaging 218.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Homedale against Payette when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-0 victory. Will Homedale repeat their success, or does Payette have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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