Hawkinsville's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Lanier County Bulldogs with a sharp 41-16 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Red Devils have posted since September 15, 2023.
Nieem Blair was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hawkinsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Hawkinsville now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lanier County, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hawkinsville will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Rutland at 7:30 p.m. on September 13th. As for Lanier County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Telfair County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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