Hilliard can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down the Interlachen Rams 54-35. The Red Flashes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Ethan Garland, who rushed for 225 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes. Those 225 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Camauri Bolden also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hilliard was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 81.6 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 160.3.
Hilliard didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Garland.
When it comes to explaining why Interlachen lost, don't look at Kemontae Nixon. Despite the final result, he picked up 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hilliard's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Interlachen, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Hilliard is on the road again on Friday to play Fort White at 7:30 p.m. Fort White is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Hilliard will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Interlachen, they will welcome St. Joseph Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Joseph Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Interlachen surely won't give up without a fight.
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