On Thursday, Albany weren't the first ones on the board, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Hamlin by a score of 41-28. Albany's victory was all the more impressive since Hamlin were averaging only 11.77 points points allowed on the season.
After a totally unproductive first quarter, the Albany offense stepped up its game and put 14 points on the board in the second quarter. Hamlin matched them to leave it all tied up at 14-14. The offense for Albany put that tie to bed by coming up with 27 points in the second half to win the game.
Junior Ben West, who passed for 269 yards and 5 touchdowns, was a major factor in Albany's success. West has now scored at least one touchdown in the past ten games. Additional support came from defensive powerhouse senior Ryan Hill, who racked up 11 tackles.
Albany's win brought them up to 9-5. The defeat dropped Hamlin's record to 12-2.
Albany will take on Gruver in each of the teams' fifth playoff contest at 6:00 PM next week. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a win streak alive as Albany skips in on nine wins and Gruver on 11. As for Hamlin, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Hamlin vs. Albany matchup
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