Hopewell never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the Harding University Rams, posting a 48-0 win at home. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Rams are ranked 353rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Zacchaeus Jones was a one-man wrecking crew for Hopewell as he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Jones really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Marvin Reed Jr was another key rusher, rushing for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory made it two in a row for Hopewell and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Harding University, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Hopewell didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-0 defeat against Mallard Creek on the 28th. Harding University has also already played their next matchup, a 51-0 loss against North Mecklenburg on the 25th.
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