Football Recap: Hillhouse Academics vs. Amity Regional Spartans
Hillhouse's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Amity Regional Spartans with points to spare, taking the game 33-19. The high-scoring effort was just what the Academics needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Antione Williams was a one-man wrecking crew for Hillhouse as he rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Amare Jackson, who threw for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Hillhouse was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Hillhouse pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Amity Regional, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillhouse will head out to square off against 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. As for Amity Regional, they are on the road again on Friday to play East Haven at 6:00 p.m. 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.
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