RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Eagle's defense forced three turnovers and shutout the Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Wildcat's offense, to lead the Eagles to a 34-14 home victory Thursday evening (Nov. 12).

With the win, Hinds improved to 3-1 overall this season.

Game Recap

Hinds jumped out to a 21-0 lead with 1:41 left on the clock in the first quarter via three consecutive scoring drives.

With 4:16 left on the clock in the second quarter, PRCC responded when they forced, recovered, and returned a fumble for a touchdown to cut Hinds lead to 21-7.

Hinds answered right back with another long scoring drive, which was capped off by a 36-yard touchdown run to give them a 27-7 lead with 2:07 remaining in the first half.

PRCC scored their last points of the game with 1:08 remaining in the first half, when they scooped and scored another Hinds fumble, which cut the Eagles lead to 27-14.

Hinds had the final say, however, as their offense put together an 85-yard touchdown drive to increase their lead to 34-14 with 2:44 left in the third quarter.

The Eagle defense went on to close out the game and give Hinds the 34-14 victory.

Scoring Summary (Team | Quarter | Time | Scoring Play | Drive Plays / Yds | Score)

• HINDS | 1Q | 12:19 | Dajon Richard rushes 80-yards for the touchdown | 1 Play / 80 yds| Hinds 7, PRCC 0
•  HINDS | 1Q | 06:30 | BeSean McCray passes to Niselbyion Kirk for the 12-yard touchdown | 8 plays / 44 yds | HINDS 14, PRCC 0
• HINDS | 1Q | 01:41 | BeSean McCray passes to Jakarius Caston for the 28-yard touchdown | 8 plays / 65 yds | HINDS 21, PRCC 0
• PRCC | 2Q | 04:16 | Damien Lynch recovers and returns the Hinds fumble 13-yards for the touchdown | 0 plays / 0 yds | HINDS 21, PRCC 7
• HINDS | 2Q | 02:07 | Robert Jackson rushed 36-yards for the touchdown | 6 plays / 71 yds | HINDS 27, PRCC 7
• PRCC | 2Q | 01:08 | Damien Lynch recovers and returns the Hinds fumble 6-yards for the touchdown | 0 plays / 0 yds | HINDS 27, PRCC 14
• HINDS | 3Q | 02:44 | BeSean McCray rushed 42-yards for the touchdown | 7 plays / 85 yds | HINDS 34, PRCC 14

Hinds Individual Performances

BeSean McCray completed 11 of his 21 pass attempts for 142 yards and two passing touchdowns. McCray also carried the ball nine times for 67 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Dajon Richard tallied 20 carries for 157 yards and one touchdown. He also hauled in two catches for seven yards.
Robert Jackson III collected 10 carries for 84 yards and one touchdown.

Jakarius Caston hauled in four receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown.

Niselbyion Kirk hauled in one reception for 12 yards and one touchdown.

Jaylen Knight collected one interception.

Khiry Gee and Jaylen Heffner each recovered a fumble.

Hinds Team Performances

Hinds offense ran 68-plays and tallied 479 total yards (337 rushing and 142 passing).

Hinds defense didn't allow any points and forced three turnovers (one interception and two fumbles).

Next Game

Hinds was scheduled to play East Central Community College and Copiah-Lincoln Community College over the next two weeks, but both of those colleges have canceled the remainder of their seasons due to concerns over COVID-19.

It is still to-be-determined whether or not Hinds will play another game this season. If this was the Eagle's last football game they will conclude their 2020 season with a 3-1 overall record.