A win for First Flight just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 44-13 defeat at the hands of the Hertford County Bears. The Nighthawks have struggled against the Bears recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Derek Joyner had an outrageously good game for Hertford County as he rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 38 yards and a touchdown. Joyner's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Rimiez Williams was another key player, picking up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown.
First Flight now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Hertford County, they moved to 2-5 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
First Flight will venture away from home to square off against Holmes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hertford County, they and Camden County will meet on Friday for a tough Bear Battle. Hertford County is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
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