In their previous meeting, Hartford routed South Haven 70 - 18. This time around? Just more of the same. Hartford took its contest against South Haven by a conclusive 78 - 54 score. Hartford struggled to find the scoreboard the game before, so the high-scoring effort was a welcome change of pace.
South Haven had a mediocre defensive performance in the first half, giving up 42 points. That left it at a 42 - 32 disadvantage. The defense wasn't great in the second half either, allowing another 36 points.
Junior Rustin Blaylock and junior Chris Arreguin were two go-getters for South Haven even though the team lost; Blaylock caught passes for 161 yards and four touchdowns while Arreguin earned one touchdown and 166 yards rushing the ball.
South Haven's record fell to 1-4 after the loss. Hartford's win is its first of the season and lifts it to 1-4.
Both Hartford and South Haven will be guarding their home fields in their upcoming games. South Haven will battle it out against Burrton on Friday at 7:00 PM. This will be the second home game in a row for South Haven. Meanwhile, Hartford will square off against Central Christian this Friday at 7:00 PM.
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