Football Preview: Holly Springs Hawks vs. Ashland Blue Devils
After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Holly Springs is finally coming home. They will host the Ashland Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ashland took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Holly Springs, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Holly Springs finally turned things around against Byers on Friday. They blew past the Lions, posting a 33-0 victory on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Hawks have posted since September 22, 2023.
Tray Kinkle was a one-man wrecking crew for Holly Springs as he rushed for 298 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Kinkle's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Holly Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 433 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Ashland had to suffer through a 49-14 loss at the hands of Mantachie. The Blue Devils haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Holly Springs' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Ashland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Holly Springs against Ashland in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 56-6 win. Does Holly Springs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ashland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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