Greenville entered their game against Hillcrest on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Greenville Tigers took a 29-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hillcrest Jaguars. It was the first time this season that the Tigers let down their fans at home.
Hillcrest's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kevin Joseph Jr, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Joseph Jr a new career-high in rushing yards. Omarius Northern was in the mix as well, providing Hillcrest with two touchdowns.
Greenville has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenville will square off against Eufaula at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eufaula's defense has only allowed 15.7 points per game this season, so Greenville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hillcrest, they will take on Bayside Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayside Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Hillcrest surely won't give up without a fight.
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