Football Recap: Hayes Pacers vs. Worthington Kilbourne Wolves
Hayes's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 35-27 victory over the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves. That's more bragging rights for the Pacers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Favour Akih continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 207 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 151 rushing yards dating back to last season. Caleb Rowe was another key player, throwing for 140 yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hayes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Worthington Kilbourne lost, don't look at Jackson Szabo. Despite the final result, he threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Hayes' win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Worthington Kilbourne, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Hayes will be playing in front of their home fans against Westerville South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Worthington Kilbourne, they will venture away from home to take on Big Walnut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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