Hillgrove has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.77 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against the Whitewater Wildcats, falling 32-12.
Among those leading the charge was Jaelyn Stanley, who threw for 168 yards and three touchdowns. She is becoming a predictor of Whitewater's success: when she posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 7-3 (and 1-2 when she doesn't).
Hillgrove's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Whitewater, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 8-5.
Hillgrove wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 26-0 victory against Riverwood on the 9th. Whitewater has also already played their next match, a 32-7 win against North Cobb on the 9th.
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