It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hackleburg had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Pickens County Tornadoes to the tune of 41-6. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won eight games by 26 points or more so far this season.
Hackleburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Edge Weeks, who rushed for 118 yards on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave Weeks a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Davin Dulaney, who rushed for 99 yards on only 11 carries.
Hackleburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 361 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hackleburg's record is now 10-1. As for Pickens County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Hackleburg's road trip will continue as they head out to face Winterboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hackleburg's defense has only allowed 8.3 points per game this season, so Winterboro's offense will have their work cut out for them. Pickens County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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