With a playoff game on the line, Hammond rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cardinal Newman Cardinals 35-6. The Skyhawks' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
It was another big night for Immanuel Johnson, who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Jack Croft was another key player, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Cardinal Newman lost, don't look at Caleb Ford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown. Ford's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards.
Hammond's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.5 points. As for Cardinal Newman, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Hammond wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 55-7 victory against Augusta Christian on the 15th. Cardinal Newman does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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