Lenoir City extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They took a blow against the East Hamilton Hurricanes, falling 45-14. The Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Hurricanes from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Lenoir City lost, don't look at Trea Jones. Despite the final result, he rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
As for East Hamilton, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won four matchups by 29 points or more so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead East Hamilton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jaden Haywood, who rushed for 120 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Haywood got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 66 yards. Jermaine Heathington also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lenoir City will challenge Gibbs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Hamilton, they will take on Rhea County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hurricanes will need to watch out since the Golden Eagles have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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