HAWTHORNE – Hawthorne used yet another dominant defensive effort Friday, a strong rushing attack and several game-changing special teams plays to overcome an early deficit in defeating the Wakulla War Eagles 28-14.
Wakulla (5-2) struck first when receiver Demarkus Roberts took a screen pass to the end zone and quarterback Jaylen Jones tacked on the two-point conversion to give the War Eagles an 8-0 lead.
Hawthorne (7-0) was initially unable to respond, but its special teams provided a much-needed spark…