Football Recap: Guilford Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Caden Hillier

By Team Reports Oct 29, 2024, 6:56am

Football Recap: Guilford Grizzlies vs. Notre Dame Green Knights

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There's no place like home for Guilford, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Notre Dame Green Knights by a score of 35-28 on Friday. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Grizzlies were the better team in the second half.

It was another big night for Caden Hillier, who rushed for 265 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry.

Guilford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Notre Dame only rushed for 117.

When it comes to explaining why Notre Dame lost, don't look at Joe Capasso. Despite the final result, he rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 294 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt.

With the win, Guilford broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-3. As for Notre Dame, they dropped their record down to 3-3 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guilford will face off against Lyman Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lyman Hall will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Notre Dame, they will square off against Cheshire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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