The Evans Knights took a homecoming night victory defeating crosstown rival Grovetown 42-20.
Joe Hampton helped lead the offense by rushing for three touchdowns in the first half.
With the victory, Evans moves to 5-1, while Grovetown falls to 1-5.
Evans next matchup is a home game against Lakeside Oct. 15; Grovetown’s next game is at Alcovy in Covington on Oct. 15.
Joe Hampton of Evans rushes for three touchdowns in the first half of Friday night’s game vs Grovetown. Photo by Mike Adams
Grovetown’s Joseph Jean, right, scores a touchdown as Jaylen Trotter of Evans, left, defends on Oct. 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Joe Hampton of Evans, outruns a host of Grovetown defenders as he runs for one of his three touchdowns in the first half against Grovetown Oct. 1. Photo by Mike AdamsJoe Hampton of Evans, left, scores a touchdown during the first half as Grovetown defender Marcus Washington Jr, right, tries to make the tackle on Oct. 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Kaleb Jackson of Evans, left, battles with Zendarrius Owens Oct. 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Jayla Best of Evans, right, is crowned Homecoming Queen by Ocean Alexander Oct. 1. Photo by Mike Adams
From left, Evans High School students SheKinah Bennett, 1st runner up, Jayla Best, Homecoming Queen winner, and Rose Murray, 2nd runner up on Oct. 1. Staff photo by Mike Adams
Evans cheerleaders cheer for their favorite contestant during Homecoming Oct. 1. Photo by Mike Adams
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