Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Russellville). They took their match at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-8 win over the Hatton Hornets. The result was nothing new for the Golden Tigers, who have now won four matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Russellville was led to victory by Cameron Phinizee and Whit Goodwin. Phinizee rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while Goodwin threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns. Phinizee's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his 19th straight game with at least 105 rushing yards dating back to last season. Tarus Davis was another key back, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Russellville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 265 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Russellville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jah Williams and Zaye Hubbard.
Russellville is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Hatton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Russellville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 44-13 victory against West Point on the 18th. Hatton has also already played their next matchup, a 34-28 win against Danville on the 18th.
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