Anderson hadn't done well against Hays recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Anderson Trojans strolled past the Hays Hawks with points to spare, taking the game 42-26. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Hawks are ranked 516th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Max Gerlich, who threw for 323 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt. He has been hot recently, having posted four or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Zayden Sharp was Gerlich's top target, picking up 117 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Anderson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Colin Haines.
Despite the loss, Hays still got an impressive performance from Anthony Hernandez, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Markell Burks, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
The win (which was Anderson's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. As for Hays, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Anderson is taking a road trip to take on Lockhart at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Anderson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for Hays, they will be playing in front of their home fans against A&M Consolidated at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. A&M Consolidated will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Hays surely won't give up without a fight.
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