“They found some rhythm in what they want to do, and you hear their coach talking about how after our game, they kind of came into their own,” Parkinson said. “No doubt they’re an improved team from when we last saw them, but we’re improved as well.”

Improved is maybe something of an understatement. The Hawks have won eight games in a row, with six of those wins being shutouts and the closest margin of victory being 21 points. One thing Parkinson mentioned before the team’s 41-0 victory over Montezuma last week was his excitement for seeing the community rally around the team.

“We talk a lot about this being a Hawk family and we want everyone to enjoy the ride just as much as the players,” Parkinson said, “I think after the Monte game, you could just see on the fans’ faces that they knew what the team could accomplish.”