Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, Hillwood should expect quite the challenge on Thursday. They will be playing at home against Hillsboro at at 7:00 PM. Hillsboro will be strutting in after a win while Hillwood will be stumbling in from a loss.
After a dominant victory in their match two weeks ago, Hillwood were humbled last Thursday. They took a serious blow against Pope John Paul II, falling 20-58. Defeat or not, Hillwood got some senior leadership from Hale Page, who passed for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Miller Baker, who caught passes for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns. Page has been a consistent playmaker for Hillwood as this was the 8th good game in a row from him.
Meanwhile, Hillsboro made easy work of Centennial and carried off a 33-7 victory. The success made it back-to-back wins for Hillsboro.
Hillwood took a serious blow against Hillsboro the last time the two teams met, falling 0-62. Maybe Hillwood will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back on MaxPreps for all the details.
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