Nettleton had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Hatley and fell 51-20. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Nettleton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Dabbs, who threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. 85 of Dabbs' passing yards were hauled in by Cedric Ford, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Nettleton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler McCoy and Weston Bynum.
Nettleton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 46-0 defeat against North Pontotoc on the 5th. As for Hatley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 34-14 win against Smithville on the 5th.
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