Hersey and Prospect squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hersey had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Prospect Knights, falling 56-14. The match marked the Huskies' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Hersey's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colton Gumino, who rushed for 115 yards on only 12 carries, and also threw for 255 yards while picking up 12.8 yards per attempt. Brandon Jenkins was another key back, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
Hersey's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-4. As for Prospect, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Hersey does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Prospect has already played their next contest, a 52-49 loss against Normal Community on the 8th.
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