Hamilton had won six straight games and Gracen Goldsmith did his part to make it seven on Friday. The Hamilton Big Blue took their game with ease, bagging a 50-3 win over the Sycamore Aviators thanks in part to Goldsmith, who rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Andre Bailey was another key player, rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Hamilton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Hamilton wouldn't let Sycamore keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ja?Kwon Oatis, Trey Verdon, and Bailey picked up one apiece. Verdon is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played. Chris Bryant was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (3.5 for loss).
Hamilton pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sycamore, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Hamilton will take on Oak Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Oak Hills likes a good challenge. As for Sycamore, they will challenge Archbishop Moeller at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archbishop Moeller will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Sycamore surely won't give up without a fight.
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