After flying high against Port Gibson  two weeks ago, Hazlehurst came back down to earth. The Indians fell just short of the Franklin County Bulldogs by a score of  24-21 on Friday. Despite 123 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Indians couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

 Brandon Haines
| 09/19/25 @ Gentry | 3 | 
| 10/17/25 @ Franklin County | 2 | 
| 09/12/25 @ Natchez | 2 | 
| 10/03/25 vs Port Gibson | 1 | 
| 09/05/25 @ East Marion | 1 | 
Despite the loss, Hazlehurst still got an impressive performance from   Brandon Haines, who rushed for 165 yards and a pair of  scores on only 11 carries. Haines also  punched in two  rushing touchdowns, which is notable because the Indians are 2-1 when he posts  at  least  two  rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
 Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank  Jayden Washington for the heroic effort on defense: he. Hazlehurst didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.8.
  Armond Adams produced another solid  effort picking up 125 receiving yards and one  touchdown, while also rushing for 33 yards for Franklin County. Those  33  rushing yards gave  Adams a new career-high.
Hazlehurst's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Franklin County,  the  win  got them back to even at 4-4.
 Coming up, Hazlehurst will look to defend their home field  on Friday against Jefferson County  at 7:00  p.m. As for Franklin County, they will head out to  face off against Loyd Star  at 7:00  p.m.  on Thursday. The Hornets' defense has only allowed 14  points per game  this season, so the Bulldogs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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