Hawley's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They secured a 34-28 W over the Park Rapids Panthers. This was payback for the Nuggets, who suffered a 26-15 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Park Rapids' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carter Hirt, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Hirt a new career-high in rushing yards.
Hawley's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Park Rapids, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hawley will venture away from home to challenge Pelican Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pelican Rapids' defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Hawley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Park Rapids, they will head out on the road to take on Barnesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Barnesville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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