Preview: Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS vs. Palo Alto Vikings
Hillsdale has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on The Palo Alto Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Hillsdale was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 19-13 to Menlo School.
Erick Waugh put forth a good effort for the losing side as he threw for 254 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Meanwhile, Palo Alto had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 61-23 victory over Half Moon Bay. Palo Alto's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Palo Alto haved a senior duo take command as Jeremiah Madrigal gained 138 total yards and two touchdowns and Declan Packer threw for 219 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes. Madrigal's longest rush was for an incredible 86 yards. Isaiah Phillips was another key contributor, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Palo Alto's victory bumped their season record to 3-4 while Hillsdale's defeat dropped theirs to 6-1.
