Clover Hill had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it six. They took a blow against the Powhatan Indians, falling 35-8. The Cavaliers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Clover Hill didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Terrell Lewis Jr picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
As for Powhatan, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Powhatan to victory, but perhaps none more so than Joshua Layman, who rushed for 60 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 239 yards and one TD while completing 73.7% of his passes. Those 60 rushing yards gave Layman a new career-high. Chris Deshazo helped out on the ground, rushing for 103 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Clover Hill is set to face off against their familiar foe Richmond High School for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Powhatan will challenge rival Cosby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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