Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Branford). They blew past the Hilliard Red Flashes, posting a 42-12 victory on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Buccaneers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Maurice Vought was his usual excellent self, rushing for 226 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Branford's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tripp Schultz and Wyatt Derringer. Schultz is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Branford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 387 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hilliard's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ethan Garland, who picked up 142 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Cale Libby, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Garland showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 65 yards.
The win got Branford back to even at 2-2. As for Hilliard, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Branford will square off against Saints Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Branford's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Saints Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hilliard, they will face off against Crescent City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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