Football Recap: Meek Tigers vs. Hackleburg Panthers
Meek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 34-8 to the Hackleburg Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 24-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Hackleburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaquan Reeder, who picked up 139 receiving yards. Reeder also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending two passes. Hackleburg also got a significant boost from Blaise Vickery, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 105 yards.
Meek's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hackleburg, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Meek will take on Phillips at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hackleburg, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Waterloo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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