If Huntland was riding high fresh off their 49-14 takedown of Lookout Valley last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hornets lost 35-13 to the Fayetteville Tigers on Friday. The Hornets haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Huntland's loss came despite strong showings from Alfonso Cabera and Bryant Mooney. Cabera rushed for 147 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, while Mooney rushed for 89 yards and one score.
Nyles Barnett was the offensive standout of the matchup as he threw for 142 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven passes, and also rushed for 32 yards.
Huntland's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-2. As for Fayetteville, their record is now 2-4.
Huntland and Fayetteville will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Hornets see the field they'll take on Eagleville on the 17th. As for Fayetteville, their break will end when they face Moore County at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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