Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Williamston walked away with it. They were the clear victors by a 42-21 margin over the Haslett Vikings on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won nine contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Kaleb Nielson went supernova, rushing for 110 yards and one score on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 94 yards and one touchdown. Joseph Smith was in the mix too, providing Williamston with two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Williamston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Haslett's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kory Amachree, who rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Derris Dennis, who gained 45 total yards.
Hornets
| 11/07/25 vs Haslett | 42-21 |
| 10/31/25 vs Sexton | 47-6 |
| 10/24/25 vs Thurston | 34-0 |
| 10/17/25 vs Dowagiac | 46-7 |
| 10/10/25 vs Eastern | 57-8 |
| + 6 more games |
The win keeps Williamston at an undefeated 11-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.5 points this season. As for Haslett, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-3.
Looking ahead, Williamston will challenge Goodrich at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Hornets 9, the Martians 14.9) so any points scored will be well earned. Haslett does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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