Football Recap: Hamilton Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Kayden Strong

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 8:34am

Football Recap: Hamilton Braves vs. Willows Honkers

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Hamilton won the last time they faced Willows, and things went their way on Friday too. The Hamilton Braves enjoyed a cozy 43-29 victory over the Willows Honkers.

Kayden Strong went supernova for Hamilton, rushing for 131 yards and five touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 149 yards and a touchdown. Strong got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 70 yards.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hamilton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.

When it comes to explaining why Willows lost, don't look at Jonny Esparza. Despite the final result, he rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries.

The win got Hamilton back to even at 1-1. As for Willows, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamilton will host Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Willows, they will welcome Orland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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