After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northeastern, Hertford County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They really took it to the First Flight Nighthawks for the full four quarters, racking up a 44-13 win on the road. The Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Derek Joyner had a dynamite game for Hertford County, rushing for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 38 yards and a touchdown. Joyner's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Rimiez Williams also helped out with an impressive 113 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hertford County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
With the victory, Hertford County broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5. As for First Flight, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Hertford County and Camden County will meet on Friday for a tough Bear Battle. Hertford County is facing Camden County at the right time seeing as Camden County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for First Flight, they will square off against Holmes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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