Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Myrtle walked away with it. They were the clear victors by a 29-6 margin over the Hatley Tigers on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won four matchups by 23 points or more so far this season.
Harlem McClendon
| 11/07/25 vs Hatley | 2 |
| 10/09/25 vs Strayhorn | 1 |
| 09/26/25 vs Walnut | 1 |
| 09/04/25 @ Potts Camp | 1 |
| 11/22/24 vs West Lowndes | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Myrtle can attribute much of their success to Harlem McClendon, who picked up 71 receiving yards and two TDs. That's the most receiving touchdowns McClendon has posted since back in September of 2024.
Myrtle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Myrtle didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of John Hunter Smith and McClendon.
Myrtle pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.7 points over those games. As for Hatley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Myrtle will take on East Webster at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Hawks 13.4, the Wolverines 8.2) so any points scored will be well earned. Hatley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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