Hayesville expects better behavior and a win

Photo by Gary Corsair Elio Murillo, No. 15, jukes a Murphy defender as he breaks a 28-yard kickoff return for Hayesville’s longest gain of the night. That’s Brett Hanna, No. 8, throwing the block.

Photo by Gary Corsair Murphy had a distinct size advantage in the trenches but that didn’t stop the Bulldogs 6’ 5”, 290-lb. bookends Janthony Gooden, No. 71. and Braden Gaither, No. 75, from grabbing Yellow Jacket blockers EJ Mapasua, No. 23 and Will Brown, No. 56. Gooden was whistled for holding Brown on this play.

Photo by Gary Corsair Hayesville’s Ben Bethel, No. 4, busts a move after gathering a short pass from Peyton McGaha, No.1. Brendon Collins, No. 51, watches as Ryland Graves, No. 9, looks a Bulldog to hit as Bethel veers outside.