Hayesville couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues on Friday, falling 49-7. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 155th, while the Blues are ranked 29th).
When it comes to explaining why Hayesville lost, don't look at Tre Graves. Despite the final result, he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown. Graves didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made two total tackles. Hayesville also got a significant boost from Dawson Devane, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Hayesville wouldn't let Asheville School (Independent) keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hayesville can thank Graves and Eli Jack for forcing both of them.
Asheville School (Independent) was led to victory by Marvyn Larozar and Ricky Tolbert. Larozar rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while Tolbert rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown. Tolbert got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible66 yards. Another player making a difference was Jonas Howard, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayesville will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Andrews at 7:30 p.m. on September 6th. Hayesville is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Asheville School (Independent), they will take on Christ Church Episcopal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Asheville School (Independent) will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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