Hillsborough lost against Blake back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Terriers took a 33-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Yellow Jackets. The Terriers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ethan Hanson threw for 144 yards on six of 15 attempts. Derrell Hines was his top target, picking up 78 receiving yards. On the ground, Tariq Johnson rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns.
Blake's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Newman Hall, who rushed for 145 yards and one TD while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Newman Hall didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made six total tackles (2.0 for loss). Eddie Mamudi was another key passer, throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Hillsborough's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-6. As for Blake, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-3.
Looking ahead, Hillsborough will head out to take on Jesuit at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Terriers' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 36.1 points per game this season. As for Blake, they will welcome Strawberry Crest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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