EAGLES OFFENSE BREAKS LOOSE

By Jamie Thomson 

HUBBARD, Ohio – Coming off a lackluster offensive performance a week ago, the Hubbard Eagles (2-0) came out guns blazing in their week 2 matchup against the Greenville Titans (0-1).

On the opening drive of the game, Hubbard would march 77 yards down the field on 12 plays in 5 minutes and 25 seconds. Alex Hackwelder would cap the drive with a 5-yard keeper to take an early lead.

After forcing Greenville to go three and out on their opening drive of their season, Hubbard would put together another impressive drive. Starting on their own 10, the Eagles would get as far as the Greenville 17 before Alex Hackwelder’sthrow to the endzone was picked off by opposing quarterback Nick Solderich.

Hubbard would need just one play to get the ball back as a last second shovel pass from Solderichwas intercepted. Hubbard would capitalize on the Titan’s mistake just three plays later when Garland Warren would find paydirt from 1 yard out.

The Eagle’s dominance on both sides of the ball would persist throughout the night. Hubbard would score twice more in the opening half, all while the defense wouldn’t allow a single first down. In fact, Hubbard wouldn’t allow the Titans to move the chains until their final drive of the night.

Greenville’s offense would only accrue 65 yards of total offense on the night, while Hubbard would eclipse 200 yards via the air and ground for a total of 443 yards. With over 32 minutes in possession of the ball, Hubbard was able to walk away with an easy 35-7 victory.

BIG PERFORMERS

HUBBARD:

Alex Hackwelder: 20/26 passing, 227 passing yards, 1 INT, 20 carries, 74 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs

Matthew Chaney: 7 receptions, 127 receiving yards

Garland Warren: 18 carries, 99 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

GREENVILLE:

Justin Schell: 3 receptions, 42 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD

UP NEXT

Hubbard: After capturing their first home victory of the season, the undefeated Eagles will play host next week to the winless Howland Tigers (0-2) for a non-conference matchup. Hubbard has won the past three matchups in a row against the Tigers. Howland’s last victory over Hubbard came in 2017.

Greenville: For the second year in a row, Greenville will start with a loss at the hands of the Eagles. It’ll be back to western Pennsylvania for the Titans next week as they’ll play host to the Wilmington Greyhounds (0-1).