The Gillespie Miners will challenge the Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Staunton/Bunker Hill took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Gillespie, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, Gillespie finally turned things around against Hillsboro on Friday. They took down the Hiltoppers 21-7. The Miners' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Staunton/Bunker Hill came up short against Carlinville on Friday and fell 20-13. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now lost four in a row.
Staunton/Bunker Hill might have lost, but man, Nate Oller was a machine: he rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 62 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Oller a new career-high in rushing yards.
Gillespie's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Gillespie suffered a grim 38-16 defeat to Staunton/Bunker Hill in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Gillespie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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