GAME STORY: Hawley uses speed, key mistakes to eliminate Sundown

BIG SPRING — A few early bursts of speed and a few late mistakes made all the difference in a 34-20  win for Hawley over Sundown in Friday’s Region I-2A Division I area round game at Memorial Stadium.

Rodey Hooper threw for 174 yards and a score and added three rushing touchdowns to lead Hawley (10-2), which advances to face Cisco  (9-3) in the regional semifinals. 

“We told our kids that we felt like we’d be the fastest team on the field tonight,” Hawley coach Mitch Ables said. “We’re young, but we’re fast and we were able to take advantage of our speed tonight.”