Football Recap: Amity Regional Spartans vs. Hillhouse Academics
Amity Regional has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 33-19 bruising from the Hillhouse Academics. The defeat continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Academics: they've now lost four in a row.
Even though they lost, Amity Regional was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 206 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Antione Williams was nothing short of spectacular for Hillhouse: he rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Amare Jackson, who threw for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Amity Regional's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Hillhouse, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amity Regional's road trip will continue as they head out to face East Haven at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Amity Regional's defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so East Haven's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hillhouse, they will venture away from home to take on Xavier at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillhouse is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.6 points per game this season.
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