It was fun while it lasted, but Hillgrove's undefeated season came to an end after eight games on Friday. They fell 24-14 to the Harrison Hoyas. The Hawks have struggled against the Hoyas recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Although Hillgrove took the loss, they still got scores from Cj Ford and Daniel Okonwko.
Xavier Hill continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Harrison, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Perry was another key player, picking up 140 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hillgrove fell to 8-1. As for Harrison, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Hillgrove and Harrison should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings. Hillgrove (ranked 59th) will meet South Cobb (ranked 398th) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hillgrove's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Harrison's offense will have their work cut out for them. Similarly, Harrison will take on Paulding County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday up 175 places (61 vs. 236). Hillgrove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31 points per game this season.
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