Football Game Preview: Heston Academy Patriots vs. Hillman Tigers + How To Watch

The Heston Academy Patriots will challenge the Hillman Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Heston Academy put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They strolled past Alcona with points to spare, taking the game 42-26. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hillman, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 46-34 win over Atlanta on Friday.

Hillman's win came from a few key players Heston Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Evan Crane, who picked up 220 receiving yards and four scores, and also rushed for 51 yards on only five carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 104.7 receiving yards per game. Another player making a difference was Xavier Nichols, who threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes.

Hillman's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Heston Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Everything went Heston Academy's way against Hillman in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as Heston Academy made off with a 26-0 win. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.