Hillcrest Christian (Jackson, Miss.) captured the lead in the fourth quarter and held on for a 14-12 victory over
Prentiss Christian (Prentiss, Miss.) on Saturday. The Cougars captured the lead for good when
Curtis Westerfield ran for a touchdown.
After trailing 7-0 at the half, the Saints went ahead on a touchdown run by Westerfield with less than a minute remaining in the fourth.
Hillcrest Christian saw its 7-point halftime lead fall to one entering the fourth.
Westerfield stood out for HC in the win. The senior ran for one touchdown.
The victory is a complete turnaround from last season's game between these two teams, which Prentiss Christian took, 39-6.
The loss snapped PC's 2-game winning streak.
Hillcrest Christian (1-4) goes up against Parklane Academy in a MAIS AAA II District 2 game matchup next week, while Prentiss Christian (2-3) locks horns with Tallulah Academy in a non-conference game.
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