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Football Downs Hamilton 31-27

Posted on: September 15, 2025
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East earned another hard-fought victory on Friday night. Ryder Hooks rushed for 250 yards and two touchdowns to help the Thunderhawks beat the Hamilton Big Blue 31-27 in a Greater Miami Conference slugfest.

The Thunderhawks (3-1, 2-1 GMC) have won 13 of the last 14 against the Big Blue (1-3, 1-2 GMC).

AJ Fitzstephens booted a 21-yard field goal to pull Lakota East to within 7-3 with 5:29 remaining in the first.

Sophomore quarterback Nile Knutson connected with Carter Jones on a 4-yard touchdown pass to give the Thunderhawks a 10-7 lead with 6:47 remaining before the half.

On the first play of the second half, Hooks took a 51-yard run to the house, and Lakota East extended its lead to 24-14.

Knutson tossed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jones that gave Lakota East a 31-21 lead with 11:28 remaining.

East will visit Princeton this Friday. The Vikings (3-1, 3-0) upset West on Friday night 27-10.

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