Elysian Fields and Honey Grove squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Elysian Fields had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Honey Grove Warriors on the road and fell 56-20. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 740th, while the Warriors are ranked 301st).
Elysian Fields' defeat 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's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryelan Morris led the charge by rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also throwing for 131 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Morris is now averaging an impressive 100.2 rushing yards per game. Honey Grove also got a significant boost from Dre Patt, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
Elysian Fields' loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4. As for Honey Grove, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Elysian Fields does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Honey Grove, they will welcome Hearne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hearne will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Honey Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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