The Hornets went on the road to defeat Vidalia High School 31-14 in a region contest to close out the regular season. The offense set the tone with a nine-play drive capped by an eleven-yard touchdown pass from QB Isaiah Batten to TE Brooks Kleinpeter. The offense continued its momentum with a 35-yard touchdown from Batten to 2028 WR Peyton Bean to take a 14-point lead.  The defense was strong, with key big stops throughout the game.  Senior Barton Mixon had a big play, causing a fumble that was recovered by 2026 DL Boone Wiesner deep in Vidalia territory. Mixon also had an interception late in the game as well. Senior Hyers Holland had a big night on offense, finishing the night with 18 carries with 108 yards and a 1 TD. The offensive line was solid throughout the night with a rushing attack led by senior Andrew Nichols, juniors Hayes Beaver, JT Hill, Boone Wiesner, and sophomores Finn Smith and Conner Hartley. The defense continued to make stops, holding Vidalia scoreless in the second half.  The defense was led by juniors Hayes Beaver, Najee Young, and seniors Tyler Scott, Andrew Wynn, Campbell Highsmith, Barton Mixon, Gabe McKinney and Hyers Holland. Sophomore Peyton Bean had a huge interception late in the 3^rd quarter that he returned for a 67-yard TD. The Hornets have a bye week and wait for the announcement of our opponent for the 1^st round of the playoffs on November 15.

The Hornets secured a 33-10 Homecoming win against The Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Friday night on Saunders field.

The game started early with a back-and-forth defensive struggle.  Senior Hyers Holland had a big night for the Hornets which started with a huge reception gain of 51 yards from junior QB Isaiah Batten to set up the first TD of the night.

Senior Jeremiah Brown finished the nine-play drive with a 7-yard rushing touchdown to take the early lead in the 2^nd quarter.  On the next offensive possession, Hyers Holland was able to break loose for a 59-yard rushing touchdown to extend the lead.  

The defense was able to get pressure on the Episcopal School of Jacksonville most of the night.  The Hornets defense was able to create big plays led by Senior Andrew Wynn - (6 tackles, 2 sacks, , 2 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble), junior Najee Young – (5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 QB hurries), senior Brooks Kleinpeter-(3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery) and junior Boone Wiesner (5 tackles, 1 tackle for loss).

The offense continued to move the ball with Hyers Holland scoring two additional touchdowns on runs of 5 yards and 39 yards.  QB Isaiah Batten added a touchdown on a 7-yard run.  Holland finished the night with 15 carries, 131 rushing yards, 2 catches for 59 yards and 3 rushing TD’s.

The Hornets go on the road next week to face region opponent Vidalia High School on Friday – November 1 at 7:30pm.