There's no place like home for Hamilton County, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in September. They came out on top against the Hilliard Red Flashes by a score of 51-44 on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trojans needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hamilton County found their leader in underclassman John'L Lawson, who rushed for 236 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Those 236 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Lawson. Mike Johnson was another key player, rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hamilton County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 558 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
When it comes to explaining why Hilliard lost, don't look at Cale Libby. Despite the final result, he threw for 394 yards and five touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Ethan Garland was Libby's top target, picking up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory snapped Hamilton County's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Hilliard, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton County will challenge Dixie County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hilliard, they will take on Interlachen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hilliard is facing Interlachen at the right time seeing as Interlachen is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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