Dudley was the 44-0 winner over Hillside when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell 22-18 to the Hornets on Friday. Despite 216 more yards than the Hornets, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Dudley lost, don't look at Brayden Jeffries. Despite the final result, he rushed for 84 yards and one score on only ten carries, and also threw for 176 yards and one touchdown on only 11 passes. Jalen Jones was in the mix too, providing the Panthers with one TD.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Robert McCollum for the heroic effort on defense: he. Dudley's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
Dudley is on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3. As for Hillside, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Dudley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-19 victory against Northeast Guilford on the 12th. As for Hillside, they have also already played their next contest, a 38-0 win against Orange on the 12th.
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