Hillsboro extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-7. They took a blow against the Dunbar Wildcats, falling 56-14. The Eagles lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in November of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 35-28 score last time.
Although Hillsboro took the loss, they still got scores from Josimar Lopez and Ja'Marrious Jackson.
Hillsboro didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lopez and Jackson. Lopez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
As for Dunbar, their win bumped their record up to 4-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kamron Lloyd produced another solid performance rushing for 174 yards and three scores on only 14 carries. He has become a key player for Dunbar: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Detrick James, who picked up 85 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Coming up, Hillsboro will face off against Godley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Braylen Benson and Adam Pempsell. As for Dunbar, they will challenge Glen Rose at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
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