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Hawthorne defeats Miami Northwestern 16-12 at Annie Mae Phillips Stadium

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Hawthorne defeats Miami Northwestern 16-12 at Annie Mae Phillips Stadium

Summary

Hawthorne improved to 4-0 on the 2026 season with a 16-12 victory over Miami Northwestern on Thursday night. The contest at Annie Mae Phillips Stadium experienced a delay of over two hours before kickoff. Hornets quarterback Richard Roundtree sustained an ankle injury during the opening drive but returned to the game despite limited mobility. Dakarai Wiggins provided the offense for Hawthorne with two rushing touchdowns. Defensively, Ari Bentley recorded two interceptions, including a key stop at the goal line to preserve the lead. This win marks the first loss of the season for Miami Northwestern.

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•Hawthorne improved its season record to 4-0.
•Dakarai Wiggins scored two rushing touchdowns.
•Ari Bentley recorded two interceptions for Hawthorne.
•Richard Roundtree played through an ankle injury.
•The game took place at Annie Mae Phillips Stadium.

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4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hawthorne football makes statement in muddy marquee win over Miami Northwestern

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Hawthorne football has won multiple state titles, but Cornelius Ingram said the Hornets earned their biggest win in program history over powerhouse Miami Northwestern.
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