Hiram and Kell squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hiram had to settle for second. They took a 49-31 bruising from the Kell Longhorns. The Hornets have struggled against the Longhorns recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Hiram lost, don't look at Dashaun Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
Hiram didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Wright and Anthony Pittman.
Leading Kell to victory were Kaleb Narcisse and Moonie Gipson. Narcisse rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Gipson rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Gipson's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 109 rushing yards. Kell also got help from Brayden Rouse, who showed off his sure hands for 112 receiving yards.
Hiram now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Kell, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Hiram does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kell, they will take on Creekside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Creekside will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Kell surely won't give up without a fight.
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