Slocomb pushed their score to 41 the last time they played Geneva, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Slocomb Red Tops never let the Geneva Panthers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. That ten point margin sets a new team best for the Red Tops this season.
Slocomb was led to victory by Hayes Hatton and Cade Birge. Hatton rushed for 132 yards, while Birge rushed for 62 yards.
Slocomb's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Luke Goodman and Khilan Adderly.
The win snapped Slocomb's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. As for Geneva, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slocomb will host Northside Methodist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northside Methodist Academy is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Slocomb will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Geneva, they will square off against New Brockton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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