Trion and Hawkinsville squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Trion had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Red Devils by a score of 24-21. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Trion saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Kimbell picked up 80 receiving yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hawkinsville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nieem Blair, who rushed for 96 yards and one score. Blair didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Sebastian Clark was another key player, rushing for 59 yards and one TD.
Trion's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Hawkinsville, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Trion does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hawkinsville, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-0 loss against Lincoln County on the 21st.
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