The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. On Friday Hampton will take on Cross County at 7:00 PM. Hampton have the odds in their favor, so they'll need to guard against complacency.
Hampton might be getting used to good results now that the squad has four wins in a row. They walked away with a 37-28 win over Harding Academy. Hampton found their leader in underclassman sophomore Ja'quez Cross, who rushed for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries.
As for Cross County, they have relied on a stalwart defense averaging points allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Thursday. They took a serious blow against Salem, falling 14-52. This makes it the second defeat in a row for Cross County.
Hampton's victory lifted them to 6-2 while Cross County's loss dropped them down to 4-6. We'll find out if Hampton can add another positive mark to their record or if Cross County can shake off the loss and take the spring out of Hampton's step.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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