Atlanta is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out to square off against the Hillman Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Atlanta will be strutting in after a win while Hillman will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Atlanta turned things around against Forest Area on Friday. They blew past the Warriors, posting a 62-6 victory.
| 09/26/25 @ Forest Area | 4 |
| 09/19/25 @ Alcona | 1 |
| 09/12/25 vs Heston Academy | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Rogers City | 1 |
| 08/28/25 @ Whittemore-Prescott | 3 |
Brett Culham was his usual excellent self, rushing for 147 yards and four scores on only six carries, while also throwing for 45 yards and one touchdown. Thanks to that big game, he is now up to 11 rushing touchdowns on the season. Another player making a difference was Blake King, who threw for 114 yards and a pair of TDs on only five passes.
Meanwhile, Hillman was beaten by Inland Lakes 49-14 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Bulldogs are ranked third).
Atlanta will have to contain Eddie Prue as he made an impact in Hillman's last game. He rushed for 50 yards and one score, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and one touchdown. Prue also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making nine total tackles and defending one pass.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hillman fell to 4-1. As for Atlanta, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Atlanta has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 250.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hillman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 211 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Atlanta against Hillman when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 68-30 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Huskies since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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