Football Recap: Hillsboro's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Hillsboro hadn't done well against Portsmouth West recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Indians took down the Senators 49-34. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 27-21 win the Senators walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.

Hillsboro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeven Hochstuhl, who rushed for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 80 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre Captain, who rushed for 75 yards and two TDs on only ten carries.

Indians

Rushing Yards

09/05/25 @ Portsmouth West	367
10/25/24 vs McClain	334
10/18/24 @ Jackson	74
10/11/24 @ Washington	307
10/04/24 vs Chillicothe	202
+ 2 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hillsboro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Captain, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Portsmouth West's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Anthony Bishop, who gained 196 total yards and three touchdowns, and Brody Hall, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns. Bishop didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble, made five total tackles, and defended one pass. Braden Adkins also helped out as he racked up 104 receiving yards.

The win was the fourth in a row (dating back to last season) for Hillsboro, bringing their record up to 3-0. As for Portsmouth West, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will venture away from home to take on Williamsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Portsmouth West, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Chillicothe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.