Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hillsborough). They put the hurt on the Middleton Tigers with a sharp 7-3 victory on Friday. With that win, the Terriers brought their scoring average up to 3.2 goals per game.
Their offense was hitting Middleton from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal.
Cristian Melgar led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.
The victory made it two in a row for Hillsborough and bumps their season record up to 2-1-1. As for Middleton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsborough will head out to take on Freedom at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freedom is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.8 goals per game this season. As for Middleton, they will venture away from home to face off against Armwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Armwood's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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