Hatley dropped to 6-2 on Friday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They were dealt a 53-18 loss at the hands of the Baldwyn Bearcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tigers have suffered since November 1, 2024.
Despite the loss, Hatley still got an impressive performance from Tikiyu Buckingham, who rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 88 receiving yards. Buckingham didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble, made ten total tackles, and defended two passes.
As for Baldwyn, their victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.9 points on average over those games.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Calvin Price and Jourdan Crump. Price rushed for 104 yards and four TDs on only 12 carries while Crump rushed for 101 yards and a pair of scores. Those 104 rushing yards gave Price a new career-high. Brandon Johnson was in the mix as well, providing Baldwyn with two touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hatley will square off against rival Walnut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Baldwyn is set to challenge their familiar foe Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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