Locust Fork was the 38-28 winner over Appalachian when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Hornets fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 42-39 on Friday. The Hornets were up 33-16 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Locust Fork's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Nicholas Horn, who threw for 194 yards and three TDs, and Jackson Wiley, who picked up 174 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Braden Gilliland had an outrageously good game for Appalachian as he rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. That's the most rushing touchdowns Gilliland has posted since back in October of 2024. Colton Caldwell was another key player, throwing for 272 yards and a pair of TDs on only 19 passes.
Locust Fork now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Appalachian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Locust Fork will challenge Westbrook Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Appalachian, they will take on Gaylesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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