Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hamilton). They blew past the Smithville Seminoles, posting a 60-0 victory at home. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 24 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Kyzer Verner, who rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run. Justin Verner was another key player, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Hamilton wouldn't let Smithville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hamilton can thank Austin Hall and Kody Hacker for forcing both of them. Hacker also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hamilton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 427 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Hamilton's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Smithville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions challenges Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Hamilton: 17, Calhoun City: 3.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Smithville, they will square off against Mooreville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mooreville's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Smithville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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