Hillsboro had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 40-24 win over the McDaniel Mountain Lions . Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Mountain Lions are ranked 127th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why McDaniel lost, don't look at Micah Hall. Despite the final result, he picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 63 yards on only six carries. Hall didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles. Tre'Marion Crawford got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hillsboro will be playing in front of their home fans against Sandy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillsboro will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for McDaniel, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Century at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McDaniel will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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