Easthampton Shuts Out Hoosac Valley
ADAMS, Mass. — The Hoosac Valley football team was held scoreless on Friday as the team lost its third game of the season to visiting Easthampton, 28-0.
The Hurricanes allowed a touchdown from Easthampton on the kickoff, putting them at an 8-0 disadvantage to start the game after a successful 2-point conversion. Both teams were scoreless for the remainder of the quarter, as several interceptions were thrown by both teams, including on back-to-back plays.
Halfway through the second quarter, Easthampton scored again, bringing the score to 14-0 after Hoosac Valley stopped the 2-point attempt. The Hurricanes allowed another touchdown at the end of the second quarter, going into halftime with a 20-point deficit.
Easthampton's fourth and final touchdown of the game came just over six minutes into the third quarter, bringing them to their final score of 28 points.
Despite getting within 20 yards of the goal line twice in the last two quarters, Hoosac Valley could not convert for a touchdown. A final interception from Easthampton with six minutes left gave them possession of the ball until the last 30 seconds of the game.
With Friday's loss, Hoosac Valley's record falls to 1-3 on the season. The team's next game is on the road against Frontier on Oct. 7.