Burlingame was handed a 49-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They skirted past the Hillsdale Fighting Knights 17-14. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2024.
Nick Armstrong looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 67 yards and one score, while also throwing for 121 yards and one TD.
Burlingame didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hillsdale to a completion percentage of just 42.3%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from four players: Will Armstrong, Ravi Krishnan, Siale Po'Oi-Unga, and Ryan Huie, who each logged one passes deflected. Burlingame wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.

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Will Armstrong | 1 |
Ciaran Baker | 1 |
Dylan Black | 1 |
Burlingame didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Armstrong, Ciaran Baker, and Dylan Black picked up one apiece.
Burlingame now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Hillsdale, their loss dropped their record down to 2-3.
Burlingame and Hillsdale will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on King's Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th. As for Hillsdale, their break will end when they face Woodside at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th.
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