Hendersonville has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Polk County Wolverines at 7:30 p.m. Hendersonville will be strutting in after a win while Polk County will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Hendersonville didn't have too much breathing room in their match against R-S Central, but they still walked away with a 19-14 victory.
Hendersonville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hezzie Rudisill led the charge by rushing for 154 yards while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, and also picking up 42 receiving yards. Rudisill also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was JaRon Ward, who rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns.
Hendersonville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Rudisill and Javanni Suber. Chaz Johnson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Polk County was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against Landrum, falling 43-6. Having soared to a lofty 36 points in the game before, the Wolverines couldn't push the score so high this time.
Hendersonville now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Polk County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Hendersonville came up short against Polk County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 34-30. Will Hendersonville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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