Herndon hadn't done well against Yorktown recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Herndon Hornets simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Yorktown Patriots 42-14. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
When it comes to explaining why Yorktown lost, don't look at Drew Morgan. Despite the final result, he threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt.
The victory (which was Herndon's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.3 points per game. As for Yorktown, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Herndon will take on Westfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Westfield: 14.2, Herndon: 10) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Yorktown, they will challenge Washington-Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington-Liberty will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Yorktown surely won't give up without a fight.
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