Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Montclair Kimberley Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Hopkins Hilltoppers 45-7 at home. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 24 points or more this season.
Kalvin Thomas was his usual excellent self, rushing for 141 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also picking up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Another player making a difference was Miles Black, who threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Montclair Kimberley Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Montclair Kimberley Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Nate Chou.
Montclair Kimberley Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Hopkins, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montclair Kimberley Academy will play host again on Saturday to welcome Fieldston, where kickoff is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Montclair Kimberley Academy is facing Fieldston at the right time seeing as Fieldston is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hopkins, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Newark Academy at 2:00 p.m. Hopkins will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: Newark Academy will have lost five straight heading into Saturday's match.
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