Hawthorne football remains potent without Richard Roundtree
Hawthorne football defeated Williston for the fifth year in a row Friday and showed that even without Richard Roundtree, the Hornets remain a force.
Hawthorne's football team demonstrated their continued strength in a recent district game, convincingly defeating Williston 37-0 on Friday night at Annie Mae Phillips Stadium. This victory brings their season record to an impressive 6-0. The game marked a significant improvement for Williston, who entered the contest as 1-3, during Cedderick Daniels' first season as head coach.
Despite the overwhelming odds, Williston put up a respectable fight in the first quarter, managing to tie the score at 0-0. However, Hawthorne's athletic prowess proved too much to overcome in the second quarter. Players Dakarai Wiggins and Maverick Jones played pivotal roles in the game, with Wiggins scoring two touchdowns and Jones showcasing his talent with a remarkable touchdown grab. This performance propelled Hawthorne to a halftime lead of 30-0, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
Daniels' coaching, which took center stage with the second touchdown scored by Derryek Gillins, sealed the win for Hawthorne. The Hornets will now focus on their next opponent, Crawfordville-Wakulla, while Williston will face Ocala-Trinity Catholic on Friday, Oct. 2. Noah Ram, who covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com, and the USA TODAY Network, provided comprehensive coverage of this event.
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