Hillsdale had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Danville Blue Devils 25-22. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 42-41 victory the Blue Devils walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022.
Despite the defeat, Danville saw an underclassman step up: freshman Cyren Wallace rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Wallace also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass.
Hillsdale's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.6 points per game. As for Danville, their loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-3.
Hillsdale will face off against Marion Local at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Marion Local will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Hillsdale surely won't give up without a fight. Danville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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