The Hartshorne Miners will head out to take on the Hulbert Riders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hartshorne has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 153 points over their last three matchups.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Hartshorne on the road against Wilburton as the team secured a 44-14 win. Fans of the Miners have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Aden Reeves was a one-man wrecking crew for Hartshorne as he rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Reeves has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Johnson, who threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hartshorne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 233 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Hartshorne's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Gus Miller.
Meanwhile, Hulbert was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 30-26 to Westville. The Riders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hulbert might have lost, but man, Cody Botts was a machine: he rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. Botts was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 51 yards. Ethan Ellis also deserves a shout-out for his two touchdowns.
Hartshorne's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Hulbert, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Hartshorne has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 264.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hulbert struggles in that department as they've been averaging 216.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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