After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rankin, Irion County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-50 win over the Holy Cross Crusaders. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their 12-point performance the contest before.
Irion County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hagen Turman, who rushed for 66 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries. Another back making a difference was Parker Posey, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Despite the loss, Holy Cross still got an impressive performance from Jude Mendez, who rushed for 267 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 14.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mendez was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 52 yards.
Irion County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Holy Cross, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Irion County will square off against Garden City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Garden City has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 166 points over their last three matches. As for Holy Cross, they will take on Highland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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