Hayesville had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Asheville School (Independent) Blues. 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 213th, while the Blues are ranked 77th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Asheville School (Independent) to victory, but perhaps none more so than Marvyn Larozer, who picked up 112 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 79 yards and one TD on only five carries. Larozer's longest reception was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Jonas Howard was another key signal caller, throwing for 187 yards and a pair of touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing.
Looking ahead, Hayesville will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Enka at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Asheville School (Independent), they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Webb at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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