By Claude Martinez.
Country Club Hills — Hillcrest took down Johnson College Prep 63-0 on a brisk Friday night in the opening round of the 4A IHSA playoffs on October 23, marking the program’s first postseason victory in three seasons.
The Hawks played phenomenal on all three sides of the ball, scoring three touchdowns on the ground from Devan Watson, while Ladell Ross and Jamil Adams connected on two touchdowns. Hillcrest also recorded three fumble recoveries in the first quarter, with Anthony Toliver Jr. taking one to the house for about 35 yards.
The WCCN Player of the Game was junior running back Devan Watson for his three-score performance, highlighted by a 29-yard rushing touchdown on Hillcrest’s first offensive possession.
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