Hillman is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Atlanta Huskies at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, Hillman had to suffer through a 49-14 loss at the hands of Inland Lakes. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The losing side was boosted by Eddie Prue, who rushed for 50 yards and one score, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and one touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles and defended one pass.
Meanwhile, Atlanta came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed past Forest Area to the tune of 62-6 on Friday.
Hillman better keep an eye on Brett Culham. He was instrumental in Atlanta's win, rushing for 147 yards and four TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 45 yards and one touchdown. Thanks to that big game, Culham is now up to 11 rushing touchdowns on the season. Blake King was another key player, throwing for 114 yards and a pair of TDs on only five passes.
Atlanta's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Hillman, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hillman has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Atlanta struggles in that department as they've been averaging 250.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hillman was taken down by Atlanta 68-30 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Culham, who rushed for 145 yards and three scores on only five carries, and also picked up 90 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that the Tigers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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