After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, Hill County finally came back down to earth on Friday. They were beaten by the Aquilla Cougars 63-6. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 261st, while the Cougars are ranked 17th).
Aquilla got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Barrett Rains out in front who rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Rains got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 54 yards. Zane Booth handled things on the ground, rushing for 81 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Hill County's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Aquilla, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hill County's road trip will continue as they head out to face Abbott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Abbott will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hill County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aquilla, they will head out on the road to take on Bynum at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Aquilla is facing Bynum at the right time seeing as Bynum is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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