Hill City/Northland has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Verndale Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Neither Hill City/Northland nor Verndale posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Hill City/Northland is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Littlefork-Big Falls on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hill City/Northland was outmatched by Littlefork-Big Falls on the road and fell 34-4. The matchup marked Hill City/Northland's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Verndale faced Cromwell/Floodwood in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Verndale received a blow as they fell 22-8 to Cromwell/Floodwood. The Pirates' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Hill City/Northland's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Verndale, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Hill City/Northland might still be hurting after the 56-34 defeat they got from Verndale in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Hill City/Northland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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