Huskies dominate in Keep Pounding Classic
On August 29, 2026, the Hough High School Huskies, ranked No. 1, rolled past No. 7 Cardinal Gibbons 35-10 in the Keep Pounding Classic, securing their second straight victory and improving to 2-0 on the season.
Quarterback Ethan Royal orchestrated the offense, throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns while also adding a rushing score. His 414-yard drive featured connections to Mason Pearsall-Brown and Jahmere Anderson, underscoring a balanced attack.
The Huskies' defense was equally imposing, holding Cardinal Gibbons to just 96 total yards and preventing any offensive touchdowns. Key contributors such as Danny Rahe and Tucker Toland helped limit the opposition's scoring chances.
Cardinal Gibbons managed a late spark, capitalizing on a 53-yard interception return by Rahe and a 48-yard field goal from Tucker Toland, but the damage had already been done.
Coach DeShawn Baker, after the win, declared, “The sky's the limit for this team,” reflecting confidence in the squad’s potential as they look ahead.
The next challenge for Hough will be a showdown with No. 2 Providence Day, a matchup that could further test the Huskies’ rising momentum.