Halls has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Fayette Academy Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Halls knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Fayette Academy likes a good challenge.
While Halls didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They enjoyed a cozy 34-20 victory over Lake County on Friday.
Halls found their leader in underclassman Easton Apperson #14, who rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Halls was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 381 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 292 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Halls' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Khadon Piphus.
Meanwhile, Fayette Academy entered their match against Jackson Christian on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Fayette Academy was beaten by Jackson Christian 48-14. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Fayette Academy had strong showings from Zane Pike, who picked up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Corbin Bowling, who threw for 156 yards and a touchdown. Pike was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 67 yards.
Halls' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Fayette Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Halls has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 403 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fayette Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 176. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Halls was taken down by Fayette Academy 63-7 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Halls was down 49-7.
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