Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hillman). They claimed a resounding 53-14 victory over the Baldwin Panthers. The Tigers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Eddie Prue continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 178 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Xavier Nichols was another key player, throwing for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six passes.
Tigers
| 09/20/25 @ Baldwin | 317 |
| 09/12/25 vs Whittemore-Prescott | 180 |
| 09/05/25 @ Mio-Au Sable | 217 |
| 08/28/25 vs Alcona | 264 |
| 10/25/24 vs Rogers City | 152 |
| + 2 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hillman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Hillman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Prue and Evan Crane. Hillman got some further help from Chris Shiffer: he picked up two sacks and made five total tackles.
Hillman's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Baldwin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillman will venture away from home to take on Inland Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Baldwin, they will head out to face off against Suttons Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Norsemen's rather soft defense (which has allowed 59 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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