Wilcox-Hildreth's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 58-44 win over the Axtell Wildcats. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Falcons considering their 12-point performance the game before.
Dagan Ortgiesen threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.5 yards per attempt.
Graiden Ritner was his top target, picking up 233 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Loss or not, Axtell got some senior leadership from Elijah Bergstrom and Jacob Halvorsen. Bergstrom gained 247 total yards and three touchdowns, while Halvorsen gained 248 total yards and two touchdowns. Bergstrom showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 54 yards.
The victory got Wilcox-Hildreth back to even at 2-2. As for Axtell, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Wilcox-Hildreth will welcome Blue Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Axtell, they will face off against Kenesaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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