After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Piedmont, Hayward was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They breezed by the Newark Memorial Cougars at home to the tune of 48-20. The victory was some much needed relief for the Farmers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Maurice Hall continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also picking up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jaydyn Irving was another key player, throwing for 208 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Hayward didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rajon Garrett and Jordyn Wilson. Mateaki Paongo was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Hayward's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4. As for Newark Memorial, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record.
Hayward will play host again on Friday to welcome Kennedy, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Newark Memorial, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Irvington at 7:00 p.m. Irvington is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.6 points per game this season.
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