The Gillespie High School football team (1-4) lost their third straight game Friday night 0-26 to the opposing Hillsboro Hilltoppers who extended their win streak to 5-0. After opening their season with a one-point loss to Vandalia, Gillespie bounced back with a victory over Litchfield, but has since lost the following three games to Pana, Southwestern-Piasa and Hillsboro.
Gillespie trailed 0-6 at halftime, but fell apart in the third quarter with a pair of fumbles. After the turnovers in the third, Gillespie only trailed by two touchdowns (0-14) heading into the fourth quarter. The turnover plagued Miners opened the fourth quarter by allowing Hillsboro to block a punt, leading to an early 0-20 deficit in the fourth quarter. After a fumble on the Miners’ second drive in the fourth quarter, the Toppers extended their lead even more with another touchdown sealing the loss, 0-26.
Tanner King (#52) as a captain of the team leads Gillespie on the field.
A host of Miners bring down the Hillsboro ball carrier. Dominic Maykopet and Nick Wyatt got the credit for the tackle.
Tate Wargo reels in the pass by quarterback Daniel Dobrino.
Daniel Dobrino hands the ball off to Ethan Blevins.
Dominic Maykopet anticipates an opposing player running the ball in his direction.
Tanner King heads toward the Hillsboro ball carrier and tries to prevent him from gaining more yardage.
Tate Wargo as quarterback late in the game looks for an open receiver.
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