Hardaway came into Thursday's matchup looking for another win against Greenville, but Marquel Deering wouldn't allow it. It took a bit of extra time, but the Patriots secured a 32-26 victory against the Hawks in overtime on Thursday thanks in part to Deering: he rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Deering didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Zayden Kelley was another key player, rushing for 96 yards on only seven carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 82 yards.
Greenville has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 26.5 points this season. As for Hardaway, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Greenville will face off against Pike County at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th. As for Hardaway, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Shaw at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th. The contest will give the Hawks their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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