The Kearny Komets's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Hoover Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kearny knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Hoover likes a good challenge.
Kearny will head into Friday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 60) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 50-48 win over Southwest SD. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Komets have posted since August 24, 2023.
Brodie Stump was his usual excellent self, throwing for 416 yards and five touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. 122 of those passing yards were hauled in by Zeni Reyes.
Meanwhile, Hoover hadn't done well against San Ysidro recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Friday. Hoover simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat San Ysidro 41-10 on the road. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
It was another big night for Sir Autry, who rushed for 312 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 16.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. Hez Manuel was another key player, throwing for 355 yards and two touchdowns while completing 95% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hoover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Kearny's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Hoover, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. Kearny has relied on air attacks this season and has averaged 342.3 passing yards per game. Hoover, on the other hand, has relied on a stout run game: they average 197.2 rushing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
Kearny came up short against Hoover in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 43-36. Will Kearny have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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