Killian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will welcome the Stallions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Killian will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
On Thursday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Killian beat Hialeah 36-32.
Killian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anton Smith, who rushed for 208 yards and one TD while picking up 12.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 66 receiving yards and one touchdown. Smith was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 52 yards. Kymani Corbett was another key signal caller, throwing for 370 yards and four touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Killian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)). They blew past Hollins, posting a 47-0 victory. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Stallions considering their eight-point performance the matchup before.
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of David Lima and Makennzy Clark. Another thorn in Hollins' side was Travis Jacinthe, who forced one fumble, made 12 total tackles (2.5 for loss), and defended two passes.
Killian's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Killian came up short against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 33-27. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
