The matchup between Hilldale and Sallisaw on Friday hardly resembled the 14-10 effort from their previous meeting. The Hilldale Hornets fell to the Sallisaw Black Diamonds 40-34. The Hornets' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Hilldale wouldn't let Sallisaw keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hilldale can thank Dawk Jackson and Cash Schiller for forcing both of them. Schiller also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Jackson Harris was his usual excellent self, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 98 yards for Sallisaw.
Hilldale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sallisaw, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Hilldale will venture away from home to challenge Glenpool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hilldale is facing Glenpool at the right time seeing as Glenpool is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sallisaw, they will host Broken Bow at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Broken Bow will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Sallisaw surely won't give up without a fight.
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