Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Washington). Everything went their way against the Hillsboro Indians on Friday as the Washington Blue Lions made off with a 50-30 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Blue Lions have posted since October 6, 2023.
Gavin Coffman was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 54 yards on only five carries. Those 54 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Washington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 36 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matches they've averaged 156.
Washington's record now sits at 2-6. As for Hillsboro, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Washington will be playing in front of their home fans against McClain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington is facing McClain at the right time seeing as McClain is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hillsboro, they will venture away from home to face off against Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hillsboro surely won't give up without a fight.
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