Stilwell had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it four. They took a 45-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hilldale Hornets. The Indians lost against the Hornets in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 58-13 score last time.
Despite the loss, Stilwell still got an impressive performance from Brayton Carter, who rushed for 103 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and one score.
As for Hilldale, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dawson Fields was a one-man wrecking crew as he threw for 195 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 94 yards on only 12 carries. Those 94 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Blake Johnson was another key player, rushing for 120 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Stilwell wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 42-0 loss against Sallisaw on the 30th. As for Hilldale, they have also already played their next matchup, a 36-22 win against Poteau on the 31st.
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