After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2006, Glenbard West was determined to not stay down for long.

Mission accomplished.

Behind four touchdowns from Jamarcus Kelly, the visiting Hilltoppers remained undefeated with a 44-20 victory over Hinsdale Central .

The senior running back Kelly gained 196 yards on 19 attempts and found the end zone on a 42-yarder and three runs of one-yard apiece.

“I used my speed, ” said Kelly, “and trusted my instincts. I followed our line and they led me into the end zone. It was great. We knew we had to start off fast and we carried it from there. And our defense had a lot of good stops.

“Last year didn’t go our way; we made a commitment to take back the conference championship. We are really committed to that goal and right no

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