The Highlands Scots will square off against the Golden Sierra Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Highlands is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Rio Vista just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell to the Rams 44-38. One positive for the Scots, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite their defeat, Highlands saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Walter Lewis, who threw for 220 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Oscar Millan was Lewis' top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Golden Sierra, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past San Juan, posting an 84-0 win at home. The contest marked the Grizzlies' most dominant victory of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highlands fell to 4-1. As for Golden Sierra, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Highlands strolled past Golden Sierra when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a score of 32-14. Will Highlands repeat their success, or does Golden Sierra have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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