Hayesville had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues, falling 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Blues are ranked 57th).
Asheville School (Independent)'s win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marvyn Larozar, who picked up 112 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on only five carries. Larozar's longest reception was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another signal caller making a difference was Jonas Howard, who threw for 187 yards and a pair of touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing.
Hayesville has already played their next matchup, a 21-20 victory against Enka on the 29th. As for Asheville School (Independent), they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 47-30 win against Webb on the 29th.
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