The Hillman Tigers will challenge the Onekama Portagers at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. Both come into the  game bolstered by wins in their previous  matches.
On Friday, Hillman didn't have too much breathing room in their  matchup against Rogers City, but they still walked away with a  28-24 win.

 Xavier Nichols
| 08/28/25 vs Alcona | 152.3 | 
| 10/03/25 vs Atlanta | 145.8 | 
| 09/20/25 @ Baldwin | 135.4 | 
| 09/05/25 @ Mio-Au Sable | 119.3 | 
| 10/24/25 @ Rogers City | 118.4 | 
| + 4 more games | 
Hillman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but  Xavier Nichols led the charge by throwing for 230 yards and two  TDs, while also punching in one  touchdown on the ground. Nichols' passing game has become a key predictor of the Tigers' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise. Hillman's leading receiver  Evan Crane was  Nichols' top target yet again, picking up 124 receiving yards and one  score.
 Hillman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of  Eddie Prue and  Ethan Deville. Hillman received some extra help from  Chris Shiffer, whose fumble return for a touchdown  made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
 Meanwhile, Onekama put another one in the bag  on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy  27-8 victory over Bellaire. The 27-point effort marked the Portagers' lowest-scoring  contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
 Hillman's record now sits at 6-3. As for Onekama, their record is now 9-0.
 Hillman lost to Onekama on the road  by a decisive  18-0 margin  when the teams last played  back in August of 2016. Can the Tigers avenge their  defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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