Haines City was the 16-7 winner over Bartow when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Haines City Hornets took a blow against the Bartow Yellow Jackets on Friday, falling 35-8. The Hornets just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Haines City's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Kamari Smith, Quentin Hurst, and Jamal Williams picked up one apiece. Williams is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Haines City's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bartow, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Haines City will welcome Poinciana at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Poinciana is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Haines City will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bartow, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Auburndale at 7:30 p.m.
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