Horn Lake scored first but ultimately less than Hernando in their game on Friday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 22-21 to the Tigers. Despite 158 more yards than the Tigers, the Eagles couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Horn Lake lost, don't look at Floyd Sinegal. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards and one TD, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Sinegal's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 107 rushing yards.
The critical scores for Hernando came from Reid Sanders, Cooper Lankford, and Joseph Newberry.
Eagles
| 10/03/25 vs Hernando | 21-22 |
| 09/26/25 vs South Panola | 21-14 |
| 09/19/25 @ Lake Cormorant | 19-14 |
| 09/12/25 @ Olive Branch | 32-8 |
| 09/05/25 vs Collierville | 35-39 |
With the loss, Horn Lake broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2. As for Hernando, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Horn Lake will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on DeSoto Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Eagles' defense better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 38.7 points per game this season. Hernando will also get a bit of a break before their next matchup: they'll face off against Tupelo at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Golden Wave's defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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