The Jim Hill Tigers will challenge the Lanier Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jim Hill, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Lanier's (thus far) undefeated season.
Jim Hill is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 22-14 to Velma Jackson last Thursday.
Although Jim Hill took the loss, they still got scores from Trevon Alexander and Tyrone Florant.
While Lanier didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They enjoyed a cozy 22-6 victory over Forest Hill on Friday.
Jeremiah Wilson had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 165 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Lanier was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 167 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Lanier wouldn't let Forest Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lanier can thank Dmarion Smith and Jaden Jones for forcing both of them.
Jim Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lanier, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Jim Hill came up short against Lanier when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 30-22. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Wilson, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry. Now that Jim Hill knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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