Rhea County came into Friday's match looking for another win against East Hamilton, but Jaden Haywood wouldn't allow it. The East Hamilton Hurricanes walked away with a 20-7 victory over the Rhea County Golden Eagles on Friday thanks in part to Haywood, who rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended three passes.
Haywood was just one part of a punishing run game: East Hamilton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rhea County only rushed for 111.
East Hamilton's record now sits at 7-3. As for Rhea County, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
East Hamilton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 34-8 win against Karns on the 8th. Rhea County has also already played their next contest, a 7-6 defeat against Oak Ridge on the 8th.
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