Football Recap: Hunt Warriors vs. Smithfield-Selma Spartans
Hunt's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Smithfield-Selma Spartans, posting a 42-13 win at home. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hunt found their leader in underclassman Jt Thomas, who rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Those 140 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Thomas. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Chadwick, who gained 106 total yards and a touchdown.
One reason for the win was Hunt's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Randy James and Jameson Jones, who racked up four sacks between them.
Hunt pushed their record up to 2-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Hunt will head out to challenge Southern Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hunt is facing Southern Wayne at the right time seeing as Southern Wayne is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Smithfield-Selma, they will welcome Fike at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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