The Highlands Scots will challenge the Mesa Verde Mavericks at 7:20 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Mesa Verde is hoping to do what Valley Christian couldn't on Friday: put an end to Highlands' winning streak, which now stands at three games. Highlands breezed by Valley Christian at home to the tune of 34-7.
Walter Lewis had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Compton was Lewis' top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Highlands was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valley Christian only rushed for 104.
Highlands wouldn't let Valley Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Highlands can thank Jarrell Tyes and Najee Walker for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Mesa Verde got the win against El Camino last Friday by a conclusive 30-6.
Fred Robinson went supernova for Mesa Verde, rushing for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Robinson is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Cesar Granados, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Highlands' win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Mesa Verde, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the trenches. Highlands has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 207.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mesa Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 280.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Highlands against Mesa Verde in their previous meeting back in August of 2015 as the squad secured a 66-39 win. Does Highlands have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mesa Verde turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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