Football Recap: Blytheville Chickasaws vs. Highland Rebels
If Blytheville was riding high fresh off their 40-7 takedown of Westside last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Blytheville Chickasaws came up short against the Highland Rebels on Friday, falling 44-20. The Chickasaws were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Keagan Statler, who rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 39 yards and a touchdown for Highland. Jimmy Jensen was in the mix as well, providing Highland with three touchdowns.
Blytheville now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Highland, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Blytheville will challenge Gosnell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they are taking a road trip to square off against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Southside has won three straight at home, while Highland won five straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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