Hillcrest and Republic squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hillcrest had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 54-27 loss at the hands of the Republic Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Tigers are ranked 23rd).
Republic got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Preston Mccracken out in front who rushed for 26 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 100 yards and a touchdown. Mason Fleetwood was another key rusher, rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Republic, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Hillcrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Republic, they will square off against Branson on Friday. Branson knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Republic likes a good challenge.
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