If Hempfield was riding high fresh off their 36-0 takedown of Penn Manor last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hempfield Black Knights lost 38-14 to the Wilson Bulldogs on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Black Knights of the 49-34 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Wilson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Correll Akings, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. Monty Greer was another key rusher, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown.
Hempfield's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Wilson, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hempfield will square off against Exeter Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Exeter Township knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Hempfield likes a good challenge. As for Wilson, they will take on Penn Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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