There's no place like home for Hendersonville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed by the East Henderson Eagles at home to the tune of 46-6 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bearcats also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Hezzie Rudisill went supernova for Hendersonville, rushing for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Rudisill got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Amir Albany, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Albany wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Hendersonville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Hendersonville wouldn't let East Henderson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Hendersonville can thank Gavin Ford and Chaz Johnson for forcing all of them. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Hendersonville got some further help from Omirion Barber: he picked up a sack and made six total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Hendersonville now has a winning record of 2-1. As for East Henderson, they dropped their record down to 2-1 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hendersonville will head out to challenge Mountain Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Hendersonville surely won't give up without a fight. As for East Henderson, they will venture away from home to face off against Owen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Henderson is facing Owen at the right time seeing as Owen is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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