South Hardin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 35-0 defeat at the hands of the Grundy Center Spartans. The Tigers were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the three matchups prior) but the Spartans' defense proved too tough.
Peyton Welch threw for 67 yards on four of 16 attempts.
Samuel Benson was his top target, picking up 56 receiving yards. On the ground,
Jaxson Drury rushed for 44 yards.
The loss snapped South Hardin's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record. As for Grundy Center, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Hardin will challenge Hudson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Hardin's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Hudson's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Grundy Center, they and Alburnett are set to duel on Friday. Grundy Center is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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