Hillsboro, Mo. (KFMO) – The Hillsboro Hawks scored on their first four drives and collected over 450 total yards of offense in the Week 4 win over North County 45-13.
Preston Ross scored twice on the ground in the opening quarter. A 50-yard opportunity on the Hawks’ first drive of the game, and just over two minutes later he had another chance from three yards out.
Jayden Rice was given a chance in the redzone with a 12-yard rushing touchdown to start the second quarter.
Cody Reese and Aiden Flemming each had opportunities at quarterback. Reese found Alec Flemming in the second quarter for a passing touchdown, then later took one to the house himself. Aiden Flemming kept it for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Landon Gonzales fought through visual discomfort for a four-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
The Hawks carried a 25-6 lead to half after Ian Marler returned a kickoff early in the second quarter to get North County on the board.
Braydee McClure, in his second game since returning from an injury, connected with Jayden Cook from 12 yards out in the fourth quarter.
McClure completed just 7-of-22 passes in the loss.
The win marked the 50th for Bill Sucharski at Hillsboro. He says it was a special win made even more special with the team he has.
Hillsboro’s Auston Ross was targeted four times for Hillsboro for a game high 150 yards, North County’s Jesse Johnson totaled 148 rushing yards.
The Hawks (4-0) host rival Festus in Week 5, while North County (1-3) travels to Lutheran St. Charles.