There's no place like home for Hamden, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They walked away with a 21-14 win over the Law Lawmen on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Green Dragons as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Hamden had a senior duo take command as Charles Hebron Iii rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry and Andrew Revels rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Revels also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 0.5 sacks and making 13 total tackles.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hamden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Hamden wouldn't let Law keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hamden can thank Sean Figueroa and Xaviare Ager for forcing both of them. Kam Gamm was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Law lost, don't look at Connor Malin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Malin's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
Hamden's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Law, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2.
Hamden wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 15-7 loss against Hand on the 1st. Law has also already played their next contest, a 28-6 victory against New Fairfield on the 1st.
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