Hillgrove faced McEachern in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hawks came up short against the Indians, falling 35-14. The contest marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Jaiden Moore and Donovan Mack certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Moore rushed for 74 yards and one TD, while Mack rushed for 31 yards and one touchdown.
McEachern had a senior duo take command as Calvin Pittman Jr rushed for 103 yards and one score on only eight carries and Henry Pullen rushed for 113 yards and a pair of TDs. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 60 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hillgrove fell to 7-1. As for McEachern, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillgrove will host Harrison at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for McEachern, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against South Cobb at 7:30 p.m. The Indians are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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