Hamlin had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 21-20 photo finish over the Seymour Panthers on Friday. For the Pied Pipers, this counts as revenge for the 28-27 loss the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2015.
Hudson Smith had a dynamite game for Hamlin, rushing for 172 yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
When it comes to explaining why Seymour lost, don't look at Brayden Loyd. Despite the final result, he threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards.
The victory got Hamlin back to even at 1-1. As for Seymour, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Hamlin will host Crosbyton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Hamlin focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Seymour, they will venture away from home to square off against Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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