Football Recap: Holly Springs Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Tray Kinkle

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 9:06am

Football Recap: Holly Springs Hawks vs. Byers Lions

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Holly Springs had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Byers Lions, posting a 33-0 win on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Hawks have posted since September 22, 2023.

Tray Kinkle had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 298 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. His 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.

Holly Springs' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Byers, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Holly Springs will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Ashland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Byers, they will venture away from home to take on Walnut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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