With a playoff game on the line, Honey Grove rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets, posting a 56-20 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won eight matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Honey Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryelan Morris, who rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Morris is now averaging an impressive 100.2 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Dre Patt, who rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries.
Elysian Fields' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Nunu Kennedy, who gained 199 total yards and a touchdown, and Brody Parker, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes.
Honey Grove pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.9 points per game. As for Elysian Fields, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
Honey Grove will be playing in front of their home fans against Hearne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hearne will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Honey Grove surely won't give up without a fight. Elysian Fields does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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