Two dominant backs in Kelvin Morrison and Skyler Sadowski are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hickory Hornets will take on the Fort LeBoeuf Bison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hickory will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Hickory challenged Girard in a bug-themed battle on Friday. The Hornets blew past the Yellowjackets 60-0. The matchup marked the Hornets' most dominant victory of the season.
Hickory found their leader in sophomore Morrison, who rushed for 248 yards and a pair of scores on only ten carries.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Hickory proved: they limited Girard to a paltry 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Matthew Myers for the heroic effort on defense: he. Hickory didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 17.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Fort LeBoeuf had no trouble coming through when it counted. They enjoyed a cozy 29-12 win over Corry on Friday.
Hickory better keep an eye on Dominic Walters. He was instrumental in Fort LeBoeuf's win, rushing for 127 yards while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Walters has posted since back in August of 2024.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Fort LeBoeuf's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Sadowski, Brady Black, and Ethan Horn, who each picked up one sack apiece. Fort LeBoeuf received some extra help from Sadowski, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Hickory's record now sits at 9-1. As for Fort LeBoeuf, their record is now 8-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hickory has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 240.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fort LeBoeuf struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 240.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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