The Hesston Swathers will face off against the Smoky Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Smoky Valley is hoping to do what Nickerson couldn't on Friday: put an end to Hesston's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Hesston breezed by Nickerson on the road to the tune of 53-6. That 47 point margin sets a new team best for the Swathers this season.
Hesston found their leader in underclassman Jerick Humphreys, who threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes. What's more, Humphreys also racked up 19 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hesston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Smoky Valley scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 55-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of Trinity Academy. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Smoky Valley might have lost, but man, Gavin Stambaugh was a machine: he rushed for 262 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Another back making a difference was Ezekiel Baker, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns.
Hesston pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Smoky Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Hesston has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 192.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Smoky Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 270.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Hesston against Smoky Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2019, as the squad secured a 35-8 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Smoky Valley's Trey Kennedy, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Hesston to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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