Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hillcrest). They blew past the Bremen Braves 46-20 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Hillcrest got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Erimus Wright out in front who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Another back making a difference was Daquan Dennis, who gained 92 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hillcrest was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in four consecutive games.
Hillcrest wouldn't let Bremen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hillcrest can thank Tigea Mackey and Eric Pike Iii for forcing both of them. Pike Iii is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Bremen lost, don't look at Jaylan Holder. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Holder a new career-high in rushing yards. Ronney Spruill also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Hillcrest's record is now 2-3. As for Bremen, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillcrest will take on Thornton Fractional South at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillcrest will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Bremen, they will face off against Lemont at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lemont will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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