The Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Westmont Hilltop is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They lost 28-7 to Bedford on Friday. The defeat leaves the Hilltoppers without a win on the season.
Westmont Hilltop's loss came about despite a quality game from Cody McMillan, who picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 39 yards. McMillan was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 65 yards.
Meanwhile, Bellwood-Antis gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 51-12 victory over Penns Valley Area. With the Blue Devils ahead 32-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Bellwood-Antis got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Colin Gibbons out in front who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Cayden Pellegrine, who picked up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bellwood-Antis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ethan Shawley and Landon Sneath.
Westmont Hilltop beat Bellwood-Antis 14-6 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Westmont Hilltop have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bellwood-Antis turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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