Football Recap: McKinley Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2024, 6:21am

Football Recap: McKinley Red Dragons vs. Hickory Hornets

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McKinley fell victim to Hickory and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Hickory Hornets, falling 49-0. The Red Dragons just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

Kelvin Morrison was his usual excellent self, rushing for 187 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries for Hickory. Those 187 rushing yards gave Morrison a new career-high. Zander Telesz was another key player, rushing for 35 yards and a touchdown.

McKinley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hickory, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McKinley will take on Poland Seminary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poland Seminary's defense has only allowed 6.8 points per game this season, so McKinley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hickory, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Titusville at 7:00 p.m. Titusville will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hickory surely won't give up without a fight.

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