Hudson entered their matchup against South Hardin on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Hudson Pirates fell 34-21 to the South Hardin Tigers. It was the first time this season that the Pirates let down their fans at home.
South Hardin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Peyton Welch out in front who threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries. Another rusher making a difference was Jaxson Drury, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Hudson's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-2. As for South Hardin, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hudson and Grundy Center are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in Grundy Center's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. As for South Hardin, they will head out on the road to square off against Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Hardin's defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so Columbus' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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