The Columbus Sailors will face off against the South Hardin Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Columbus: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while South Hardin has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Columbus finally turned things around against East Marshall on Friday. They secured a 26-21 W over the Mustangs. The Sailors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
South Hardin never got on the board in their matchup two weeks ago, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Hudson last Friday. They walked away with a 34-21 win over the Pirates.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead South Hardin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Peyton Welch, who threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries. Jaxson Drury was another key rusher, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Columbus' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for South Hardin, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Columbus was able to grind out a solid victory over South Hardin when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 19-6. Does Columbus have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Hardin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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