The Hayesville Yellowjackets will venture away from home to take on the Concord Christian Lions at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hayesville is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Hayesville was just a hair shy of victory and fell 7-6 to Georgia Force Christian. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 295th in North Carolina, while the Blue Knights are ranked 142nd in Georgia).
Hayesville's defeat came about despite a quality game from Tre Graves, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Hayesville's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Brendon Collins with two.
Meanwhile, Concord Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Providence Academy on Friday, taking the game 34-27.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Concord Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
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