Southern Hills [Tully/LaFayette/Fabius Pompey] had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Holland Patent Golden Knights on the road by a 41-24 margin. The Storm were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Holland Patent's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Briggs, who threw for 305 yards and five TDs while completing 77.3% of his passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Those 305 passing yards gave Briggs a new career-high. Nicholas Doyle was Briggs' top target, picking up 148 receiving yards and three scores.
Southern Hills [Tully/LaFayette/Fabius Pompey] and Holland Patent will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Storm are set to square off against their familiar foe Westhill at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Holland Patent will challenge rival General Brown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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