Falkner has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.88 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell to the Myrtle Hawks 34-28. That makes it the first time this season the Eagles have let down their home crowd.
Zane Hill went supernova for Myrtle, throwing for 229 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown. Myrtle is undefeated when Hill posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise. 82 of Hill's passing yards were hauled in by Drew Stanton, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Falkner's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2. As for Myrtle, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Falkner will venture away from home to challenge Ashland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Falkner is facing Ashland at the right time seeing as Ashland is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Myrtle, they will welcome Byers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Myrtle has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 115 points over their last three matchups.
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