The Hillside Hornets will take on the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Gibbons took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hillside, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Hillside finally turned things around against Heritage on Friday. They snuck past the Huskies with a 19-13 victory. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Gibbons faced Rolesville in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Cardinal Gibbons fell just short of Rolesville by a score of 30-27. The loss was the Crusaders' first of the season.
Despite their defeat, Cardinal Gibbons saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gannon Jones, who threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Brayden Karras was Jones' top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hillside's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Cardinal Gibbons, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Hillside lost to Cardinal Gibbons at home by a decisive 24-6 margin in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Hillside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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