Football Recap: Hillgrove Hawks vs. Lithia Springs Lions
If Hillgrove was feeling good fresh off their 41-0 takedown of Osborne on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hillgrove Hawks lost 24-0 to the Lithia Springs Lions on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 14-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Lithia Springs had a senior duo take command as Jasmine McDowell gained 133 total yards and two touchdowns and MyAngel Ross rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns. What's more, McDowell also racked up 102 rushing yards, the most she's had in her last nine contests.
Hillgrove has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Lithia Springs, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Hillgrove and Lithia Springs' offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Hillgrove and Kell (who has only given up 13.42 points per game) will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Hillgrove: 10.4, Lithia Springs: 4.4) so any points scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Lithia Springs and North Oconee (who has only given up 4.92 points per game) will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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