Holliday was handed a two-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Millsap on Friday. The Holliday Eagles blew past the Millsap Bulldogs 48-20 on the road. With the Eagles ahead 38-12 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Holliday had a senior duo take command as Steele Skinner rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries and Hunter Jones threw for 283 yards and four touchdowns. Those 198 rushing yards gave Skinner a new career-high.
One reason for the win was Holliday's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Hudson Dray was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. He also made five total tackles, which is notable because Holliday is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Holliday was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Millsap lost, don't look at Cr Tippie. Despite the final result, he threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt. Millsap also got a significant boost from Reid Green, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 110 yards.
Holliday's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Millsap, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holliday will take on Valley View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley View is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Holliday will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Millsap, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jacksboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jacksboro is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 46 points per game this season.
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