You can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Columbia's strategy against Redan on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Columbia Eagles blew the Redan Raiders out of the water with a 44-12 final score. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 32 points or more this season.
Nishan Hillman had a dynamite game for Columbia, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Hillman has become a key player for Columbia: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Rashaad Silver, who picked up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win (which was Columbia's third in a row) raised their record to 3-6. As for Redan, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
Columbia will venture away from home to face off against Salem at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Columbia's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Redan, they will welcome South Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Atlanta will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Redan surely won't give up without a fight.
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