Hayfork Makes the Venture to Happy Camp and Takes the Win

Hayfork made the long trip to Happy Camp Friday night and came away with a 40-18 victory in an injury-shortened game.

The Timberjacks scored first on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Aidan Lorton to Trenton Haight.  Kaden Lee ran in the two-point conversion and had an early 8-0 lead. Happy Camp responded in the second quarter with an 87-yard touchdown run to cut the lead to 8-6.  

Hayfork scored on its next possession as Lee threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Troy Hair. Lorton ran in the two-point conversion and the lead was 16-6. Happy Camp scored again, this time on a 15-yard touchdown pass and the score was 16-12. The Timberjacks scored next on a 7-yard touchdown run by Lee. Lorton again ran in the two-point conversion and the score was 24-12. Happy Camp ended the half on a 59-yard touchdown pass and the score was 24-18.

Hayfork dominated the second half and scored on their opening drive with a 45-yard touchdown run by Lorton. Lorton also ran in the two-point conversion and the score was 32-18. The Timberjacks got the ball right back and scored on a 7-yard touchdown run by Lorton. Lorton followed up with the two-point conversion and the score was 40-18.  

With two minutes left in the third quarter, the Happy Camp team had a few injuries and did not have enough players to continue. The two head coaches and the officials all agreed to end the game right there.   

Lorton had a huge night. He carried the ball 18 times for 179 yards with two touchdown runs, a touchdown pass, and he also scored on four 2-point conversions. Lee carried the ball 25 times for 131 yards with one touchdown run, one touchdown pass, and he ran in one 2-point conversion. Lorton led the Timberjacks on defense with six tackles (5 solo), and Hair had two fumble recoveries.  

“We were a little flat in the first half following a four-hour van ride, but we looked great in the third quarter before the game was stopped” said Coach Mike Miller. “We need to find a way to come out with more intensity to start the game. With the win, Hayfork improves its record to 2-1 on the season and will host Elk Creek this Friday night at 6:00 p.m.”