North Hagerstown came into Friday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Smithsburg Leopards 35-7 on the road on Friday. The Hubs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
North Hagerstown's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Germanus Abonge, who rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Javoun Frith, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: North Hagerstown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
North Hagerstown didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Amauri Murray and Damean Thomas.
North Hagerstown's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Smithsburg, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Hagerstown will venture away from home to face off against Williamsport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Smithsburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Clear Spring at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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