The Hilltop Lancers''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Sweetwater by a score of 28-26. Hilltop was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sweetwater apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2022.
Sweetwater's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zaryan Crews led the charge by rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 35 yards and a touchdown on only two passes. Another player making a difference was Izell Wright, who rushed for 186 yards while picking up 9.3 yards per carry.
Hilltop's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Sweetwater, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
Hilltop does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Sweetwater will look to defend their home field on Friday against Southwest EC at 7:00 p.m. Southwest EC is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
