Byrd had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 26-10 victory over the St. Amant Gators on Friday.
Quinton Hilliard was a one-man wrecking crew for Byrd as he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 58 yards. Christian Maxie was another key back, rushing for 154 yards on only 14 carries.
Byrd's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as James Logan, Cameron Evans, and Kaidan Abraham-Miller picked up one apiece.
St. Amant's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Byrd will welcome Haughton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Amant, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on September 19th.
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