Football Recap: Mceachern Takes Down Ranked Hillgrove + How To Watch

Indians

Margin (Wins)

09/19/25 vs Paulding County	60
10/10/25 vs Pebblebrook	37
08/16/25 vs Walton	33
10/03/25 @ Harrison	27
09/12/25 vs Campbell	27

McEachern faced Hillgrove in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Indians were the clear victors by a 35-14 margin over the Hawks. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Leading McEachern to victory were Calvin Pittman Jr and Henry Pullen. Pittman Jr rushed for 103 yards and one TD on only eight carries, while Pullen rushed for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Pullen is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last seven games he's played.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: McEachern was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Hillgrove's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jaiden Moore, who rushed for 74 yards and one score, and Donovan Mack, who rushed for 31 yards and one touchdown.

McEachern pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Hillgrove, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McEachern will take on South Cobb at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Indians are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hillgrove, they will challenge Harrison at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.