by Hunter Dawkins, Owner/Publisher – editor@thegazebogazette.com or hdawkins@supertalk.fm
LAUREL (GG) — On the road “Between the Bricks” at Watkins Stadium Friday, September 18, the West Harrison Hurricanes (2-2) broke their record of scoring points and made enough defensive stops to beat the Laurel Tornadoes 61-41. Behind 466 yards of total offense, including 373 yards on the ground, the Hurricanes scored nine touchdowns in their last non-conference matchup.
The Hurricanes scored five touchdowns in the first half while holding Laurel to three as the intermission score after the second quarter was 34-20.
Following a kickoff from the Hurricanes to start the third quarter, the Tornadoes marched down the field for a score. Laurel finished with 184 yards on 34 carries and three touchdowns, but they couldn’t with stand the force of the Hurricanes who ran for three straight touchdowns after a Tornadoes interception.
In the final quarter, West Harrison outscored Laurel 21-14 with Running Back Austin McInnis leading the way.
Kaylon Costict called the signals behind the center for the Hurricanes, completing 2-4 passes and 93 yards as Wide Receiver Chaston Adams caught both. McInnis led West Harrison on the ground, finishing with 170 yards on 14 carries and 4 touchdowns. Julian Chong was the additional Hurricane with multiple touchdowns as he ran for 67 yards on 8 carries and 2 scores. Additionally, Chong returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown.
Nayshawn Crawford and Jarheem Reese combined for 110 yards on 10 carries along with other two scores.
Defensively, Senior Nose Tackle Kenthony Townsend led West Harrison with 9 tackles and a sack. Senior Defensive Back Dean Hunter had 6 tackles and an interception he returned for 69 yards.
The West Harrison Hurricanes host the undefeated St. Martin Yellow Jackets for their first region game (4-7A). The Yellow Jackets were defeated by the Hurricanes 26-21 September 26, 2025.
