Giles County couldn't quite beat Hardin County on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 28-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Giles County Bobcats fell just short of the Hardin County Tigers by a score of 17-14. Despite 73 more yards than the Tigers, the Bobcats couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Giles County still got an impressive performance from Caleb Oates, who rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Oates is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game. Kareem Bryant also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
Jacob Saunders had an outrageously good game for Hardin County as he rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown.
Giles County's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2. As for Hardin County, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Giles County will head out to square off against Fayetteville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hardin County, they will face off against South Gibson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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