Hillsborough was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Gaither Cowboys, falling 46-8. The Terriers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Logan Rogers threw for 42 yards on five of 15 attempts.
Derrell Hines was his top target, picking up 42 receiving yards. On the ground,
Tariq Johnson rushed for 32 yards.
Gaither's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ej Archield Jr, who threw for 220 yards and a touchdown on only 18 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another pass catcher making a difference was Armondo Becerril, who picked up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hillsborough's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Gaither, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsborough will head out to challenge Sumner at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gaither, they will venture away from home to take on Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Gaither: 12, Springstead: 14.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
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