Football Recap: Hillgrove Finds Playoff Glory Versus South Gwinnett

By Team Reports Nov 21, 2024, 3:21am

Football Recap: Hillgrove Hawks vs. South Gwinnett Comets

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With a playoff game on the line, Hillgrove rose to the challenge on Friday. Everything went their way against the South Gwinnett Comets as they made off with a 35-14 victory. Considering the Hawks have won seven matches by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Caleb Walters was his usual excellent self, rushing for 134 yards and five touchdowns.

Hillgrove wouldn't let South Gwinnett keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hillgrove can thank Gavin Askew and Daniel Okonwko for forcing both of them.

Despite the loss, South Gwinnett still got an impressive performance from Xavier Butler, who rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns.

Hillgrove's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.5 points. As for South Gwinnett, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-4.

Hillgrove will take on Peachtree Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Peachtree Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Hillgrove surely won't give up without a fight. South Gwinnett does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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