Murphy is 10-0 against Hayesville since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Murphy Bulldogs will venture away from home to challenge the Hayesville Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Hayesville is hoping to do what Greenville H couldn't last Friday: put an end to Murphy's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Murphy breezed by Greenville H at home to the tune of 65-20. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Murphy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brady Grant out in front who threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Jonah Hedden helped Grant out on the ground, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, while also catching a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Murphy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Hayesville brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against Concord Christian on Saturday as Hayesville made off with a 37-16 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Yellowjackets as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Tre Graves had a dynamite game for Hayesville, rushing for 132 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Mauney, who rushed for 105 yards on only eight carries.
Murphy's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Hayesville, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Murphy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 258.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hayesville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 182.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Murphy beat Hayesville 21-14 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Murphy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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