Hurley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Sherman Tide on Friday, falling 47-20. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 323rd in Virginia, while the Tide are ranked 80th in West Virginia).
Sherman got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Eli Pauley out in front who threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns while completing 100% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Trey Lester was Pauley's top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Hurley will square off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sherman, they will welcome Tug Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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