HYANNIS — Barnstable had an impressive three-game start, but it came without a signature win.

The Red Hawks certainly have that now, thanks to a dominant showing Friday night against 15th-ranked Milford.

No. 9 Barnstable rose to the occasion and aced its biggest challenge of the season by throttling Milford, 35-6, at Leo Shields Field.

“This was huge for us, not only this season as a measuring stick but where we’ve come in eight years. I think that’s our first win over a Hockomock team since we took over as a staff eight years ago,” Barnstable head coach Ross Jatkola said. “We really needed that tonight for our kids to know that we can compete at that level.”

The tandem of senior quarterback Kyle Coffin and senior running back Jayson Dyer, along with a talented offensive line, powered

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