Hayes posted their closest victory since September 29, 2023 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 24-21 win over the Westerville South Wildcats. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Pacers were the better team in the second half.
Favour Akih was his usual excellent self, rushing for 229 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 65 yards. Caleb Rowe was another key player, throwing for 166 yards and a touchdown.
Hayes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Hayes' record is now 5-2. As for Westerville South, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hayes will welcome Dublin Scioto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hayes is facing Dublin Scioto at the right time seeing as Dublin Scioto is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Westerville South, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on Westland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Westerville South surely won't give up without a fight.
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