It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hilmar had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 14-7 victory over the Livingston Wolves. That's more bragging rights for the Yellowjackets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
It was another big night for Caden Bailey, who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Merek Ellerd handled things on the ground, rushing for 107 yards.
Hilmar didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cohen Felber.
The win snapped Hilmar's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-6 record. As for Livingston, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Hilmar will challenge Lathrop at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lathrop will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Hilmar surely won't give up without a fight. Livingston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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