Atlanta hadn't done well against Hillman recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Atlanta Huskies blew past the Hillman Tigers 68-30 at home. Considering the Huskies have won three contests by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brett Culham continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also picking up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Landon Galea also helped out as he racked up 103 rushing yards.
Atlanta wouldn't let Hillman keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Atlanta can thank Jace Cheedie and Galea for forcing both of them. The dominant performance also gave Galea a new career-high in rushing yards.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Easton Hunt, who rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Xavier Nichols also helped out as he racked up 101 rushing yards.
The win made it two in a row for Atlanta and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for Hillman, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Au Gres-Sims the next time they take the field. Atlanta will host Au Gres-Sims at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Hillman will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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