Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Haskell). They were the clear victor by a 59-34 margin over the Hulbert Riders on Thursday. Considering the Haymakers have won three matchups by more than 19 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for PJ Faul, who rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns while completing 93.3% of his passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106 rushing yards per game. Ryan Magee was another key player, picking up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hulbert's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Cody Botts, who rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and Ethan Ellis, who rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns. Botts showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 54 yards.
The win made it two in a row for Haskell and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Hulbert, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Haskell will welcome Panama at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Haskell will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Hulbert, they will be playing at home against Warner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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