Football Recap: Hardin County Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Jacob Saunders

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 5:37pm

Football Recap: Hardin County Tigers vs. Giles County Bobcats

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Hardin County won the last time they faced Giles County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Hardin County Tigers skirted past the Giles County Bobcats 17-14.

Jacob Saunders was a one-man wrecking crew for Hardin County as he rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown.

Despite the loss, Giles County still got an impressive performance from Caleb Oates, who rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Oates is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game. Giles County also got help from Kareem Bryant, who showed off his sure hands for 82 receiving yards.

The victory got Hardin County back to even at 1-1. As for Giles County, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hardin County will head out to face off against South Gibson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hardin County is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Giles County, they will take on Fayetteville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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