The Hazlehurst Indians are taking a road trip to challenge the Union Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Hazlehurst sitting on three straight victories and Union on 11.
Hazlehurst is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took down Tylertown 57-40. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hazlehurst to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brandon Haines, who rushed for 129 yards on only 14 carries. Haines' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 129 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hazlehurst was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 525 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
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Hazlehurst didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Javeus Boyd led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Josiah Pittman also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six. Hazlehurst received some extra help from RonQuavion Carter, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Union didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Jefferson Davis County on Friday, but they still walked away with a 33-27 win.
Hazlehurst's record now sits at 6-3. As for Union, their record is now 11-0.
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