Hayward lost against Piedmont back in October of 2015, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hayward Farmers came up short against the Piedmont Highlanders, falling 35-14. The loss continues a trend for the Farmers in their matchups with the Highlanders: they've now lost three in a row.
Hayward's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Maurice Hall, who gained 122 total yards and two touchdowns, and Jaydyn Irving, who threw for 208 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.3% of his passes.
Piedmont had a senior duo take command as Sam Shelby gained 151 total yards and two touchdowns and Markos Lagios threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Shelby also racked up 55 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
Hayward's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Piedmont, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Hayward will stay at home for another week and welcome Newark Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Newark Memorial will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Piedmont, they will venture away from home to challenge Irvington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Piedmont's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
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