You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Hayward's strategy against Balboa on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Farmers blew the Buccaneers out of the water with a 55-20 final score. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-7.
Maurice Hall
| 09/12/25 vs Balboa | 190 |
| 09/05/25 vs Windsor | 75 |
| 08/29/25 vs Moreau Catholic | 134 |
| 11/15/24 @ Sonoma Valley | 55 |
| 11/07/24 @ Washington | 160 |
| + 3 more games |
Maurice Hall went supernova, rushing for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards and one score. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jaydyn Irving, who threw for 122 yards and three TDs while completing 81.8% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hayward was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Balboa only rushed for 190 rushing yards.
Hayward now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Balboa, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayward is headed away from home for the first time to square off against American Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Balboa, they will head out to take on Moreau Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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