Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hays). They breezed by the Lehman Lobos to the tune of 42-3 on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hawks needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hays' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gabriel Peach led the charge by rushing for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Peach was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 52 yards. Anthony Hernandez handled things on the ground, rushing for 91 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Hays didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Eli Coleman, Joel Gonzales, Hayden Jackson, and Robert Braitkrus picked up one apiece. Gonzales also made six total tackles, which is notable because Hays is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 2-5 otherwise. Ayden Miller was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles.
Hays was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory snapped Hays' losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-6 record. As for Lehman, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
As of now, neither Hays nor Lehman have any future games scheduled.
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