After losing to Hillsborough the last time they met, Gaither decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Gaither Cowboys claimed a resounding 46-8 victory over the Hillsborough Terriers. The result was nothing new for the Cowboys, who have now won five contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Gaither's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ej Archield Jr led the charge by throwing for 220 yards and a touchdown on only 18 passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Bryan Hamilton, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
The win was the fourth in a row for Gaither, bringing their record for this year to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.5 points per game. As for Hillsborough, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gaither will take on Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Springstead has won four straight at home, while Gaither won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Hillsborough, they will challenge Sumner at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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