A win for Vail Christian just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 34-8 to the Hayden Tigers. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Hayden's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joe Harris led the charge by rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Silva, who gained 108 total yards and a touchdown.
Vail Christian is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4. As for Hayden, the victory also got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vail Christian will welcome Lake County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lake County is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Vail Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Hayden, they will be playing at home against West Grand at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Grand will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Hayden surely won't give up without a fight.
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