It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hayesville had no problem doing just that on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 37-35 win over the Union Academy Cardinals. The Yellowjackets didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this victory makes it their second in a row.
It was another big night for Tre Graves, who rushed for 283 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Hayesville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 428 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Several Cardinals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Parker Frashier, who threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Breshen Bennett was another key player, picking up 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hayesville's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Union Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Hayesville's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mountain Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Hayesville surely won't give up without a fight. Union Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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