Lewiston-Altura won the last time they faced Hayfield, and things went their way on Friday too. The Lewiston-Altura Cardinals really took it to the Hayfield Vikings for the full four quarters, racking up a 57-12 victory at home. With the Cardinals ahead 44-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Leading Lewiston-Altura to victory were Peyton Snitker and Tyson Prigge. Snitker rushed for 30 yards and two touchdowns, while Prigge rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. Prigge's longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards.
Lewiston-Altura wouldn't let Hayfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lewiston-Altura can thank Riley Merchlewitz and Eli Jensen for forcing both of them.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Lewiston-Altura was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 425 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Lewiston-Altura now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hayfield, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lewiston-Altura will head out to challenge Bethlehem Academy/Discovery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lewiston-Altura is facing Bethlehem Academy/Discovery at the right time seeing as Bethlehem Academy/Discovery is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hayfield, they are taking a road trip to take on Kenyon-Wanamingo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hayfield will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Kenyon-Wanamingo will have lost three straight heading into Friday's contest.
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