Hayfield extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 2-5. They took a blow against the Southland Rebels, falling 51-14. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-7.
As for Southland, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 30 points or more this season.
Southland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cael Smith, who rushed for 143 yards and two scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 104 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Smith really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. Another passer making a difference was Henry Wiste, who threw for 339 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Hayfield didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 50-8 defeat against Sleepy Eye/St. Mary's on the 15th. As for Southland, they have also already played their next matchup, a 21-14 loss against Lewiston-Altura on the 15th.
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