Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hilmar). They came out on top against the Ripon Christian Knights by a score of 31-21 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Yellowjackets with their most commanding win of the season.
Hilmar got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Merek Ellerd out in front who threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 108 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (110 yards to be exact) went to Tanner Westmoreland, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Hilmar was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Ripon Christian lost, don't look at Amos Cady. Despite the final result, he picked up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Cady got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 64 yards. Another player making a difference was Mason Tameling, who threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
The win was the third in a row for Hilmar, bringing their record for this year to 3-1. As for Ripon Christian, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Hilmar didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-17 loss vs. Escalon on the 27th. Ripon Christian has also already played their next matchup, a 28-21 defeat against Hughson on the 27th.
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