The Hoover Patriots will challenge the Sanger West Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hoover will be strutting in after a victory while Sanger West will be coming in after a defeat.
Hoover took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 win over Madera South. The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Julian Jimenez was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 128 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hoover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Sanger West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Roosevelt 55-0.
Hoover's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sanger West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Hoover lost to Sanger West on the road by a decisive 33-16 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Hoover avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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