Hillcrest couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Benet Academy Redwings on Saturday, falling 35-13. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 205th, while the Redwings are ranked 58th).
Although Hillcrest took the loss, they still got scores from Erimus Wright and Jacob Johnson.
Hillcrest will square off against Montini Catholic at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Benet Academy, they will face off against Moline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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