For the first time this season, Highland will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Hermleigh Cardinals will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hermleigh took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Highland, who comes in off a win.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Hornets last Friday. Highland blew past Blackwell, posting a 58-8 victory. Highland hasn't had any issues with Blackwell recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Hermleigh fell victim to Jayton and their airtight defense two weeks ago. They took a blow against the Jaybirds, falling 58-0. Having soared to a lofty 56 points in the game before, the Cardinals' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hermleigh's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Highland, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-3.
Highland was dealt a bruising 54-6 defeat at the hands of Hermleigh when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Hornets 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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