(HERCULANUEM) The Herculaneum Blackcats escaped a furious Grandview Eagles second half comeback to prevail 26-20 at home Friday night on KJFF. Things immediately started positively for the Blackcats with a 54-yard scurry from running back Austin Huson.
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Herculaneum used that momentum from scoring the first touchdown to take a 20-7 halftime lead. On the second Herky drive of the 3rd quarter, the Blackcats took 8 plays to cover 43 yards with running back Drew Gibson marching it in from 6-yards out to give them a 26-7 lead.
Then the Eagles went to work. On the ensuing drive, Grandview’s running back David Creath proved too much for the Herky defense.
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A two-yard run by Creath midway through the 4th brought Grandview within six. The Eagles continued to give Herky a run for their money right up to the very end, but an incomplete pass by Jakob Brand as time expired gave, Herky the 26-20 win.
Blackcats head coach Cody Hunter says he is happy with the win, but the score was too close for his comfort.
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Herky player of the game Austin Huson talked about what it was like to experience this type of game.
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Eagles head coach Dave Dallas says midway into the season he is definitely seeing some growth with his team.
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Grandview falls to 0-6 and will take on Jefferson at home next week. Herculaneum is now 2-4 and it’s homecoming for the Blackcats next Friday against Crystal City.
Full Cody Hunter Interview
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Full Dave Dallas Interview
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Full Austin Huson Interview
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Full Game Audio
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