Football Recap: Hamlin Comes Up Short

Hamlin and Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hamlin had to settle for second. They were beaten by Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 45-12. The game marked the Chargers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Hamlin's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0.

Hamlin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy, they will take on Elkton/Lake Benton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Elks' defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.