There's no place like home for Hillcrest, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 28-3 margin over the Easley Green Wave on Thursday. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Green Wave are ranked 122nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kalab Sutton looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Those 101 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Hillcrest was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hillcrest wouldn't let Easley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hillcrest can thank Caleb Costantino and Kyle Jackson for forcing both of them.
Hillcrest pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Easley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Hillcrest will take on Greenville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hillcrest is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.4 points per game this season. As for Easley, they will square off against T.L. Hanna at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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