Hempstead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Wharton Tigers 55-10.
Ja'Keon Jackson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 179 yards and four touchdowns for Wharton. The dominant performance gave Jackson a new career-high in rushing yards. Ja'Carious Wiley was another key player, gaining 126 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hempstead's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Wharton, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hempstead will head out to face off against Thorndale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thorndale will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Hempstead surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wharton, they will challenge Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wharton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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