Football Recap: Hillcrest Starts Season with Loss on the Road

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 11:43am

Football Recap: Hillcrest Vikings vs. Lakeland Preparatory Lions

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Hillcrest had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost to the Lakeland Preparatory Lions on the road by a 38-20 margin on Friday. The loss leaves the Vikings without a win on the season.

Brett Godwin had a dynamite game for Lakeland Preparatory, throwing for 244 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Bennett Filsinger, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillcrest will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Middle College at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakeland Preparatory, they will challenge First Assembly Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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