Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Haines City). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the George Jenkins Eagles 56-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Hornets have posted since November 3, 2023.
Haines City found their leader in sophomore Kamari Smith, who rushed for 158 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. Those 158 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Smith. Blake Herrington was another key player, throwing for 180 yards and a touchdown on perfect 11-for-11 passing.
Haines City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as George Jenkins only rushed for 77.
Haines City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kanai Washington and Deonte Fielder Jr.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Trevon Evans, who rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 64 receiving yards. Evans is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Sam Frederking, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Haines City, bringing their record for this year to 6-3. As for George Jenkins, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Haines City will square off against Specially Fit Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Haines City will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for George Jenkins, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Winter Haven at 7:30 p.m. on November 7th.
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