Football Preview: Timpson Bears vs. Hemphill Hornets
The Timpson Bears will square off against the Hemphill Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Things were looking good for Timpson after they put the first points on the board two weeks ago, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 45-27 bruising from Wolfe City. The Bears were up 14-0 in the first but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Meanwhile, Hemphill came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Merryville at home to the tune of 44-12 on Friday. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Trevon Mcdaniel was his usual excellent self, rushing for 233 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Richyon Smith, who rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Hemphill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Timpson's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Hemphill, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Things could have been worse for Timpson, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 56-39 loss to Hemphill in their previous matchup back in August of 2019. Will Timpson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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