Football Recap: Fort Payne Wildcats vs. Hazel Green Trojans
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fort Payne). They blew past the Hazel Green Trojans, posting a 56-29 win on the road. With that victory, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 28.8 points per game.
Dax Varnadore continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Brannon Oliver was another key player, picking up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Payne didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Connor Kinsley and Carter Tinker.
Fort Payne pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Hazel Green, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Fort Payne will face off against Lee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Payne is facing Lee at the right time seeing as Lee is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Hazel Green, they will square off against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Hazel Green surely won't give up without a fight.
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