Football Recap: Lake Highland Prep Highlanders vs. Orangewood Christian Rams
Lake Highland Prep won the last time they faced Orangewood Christian, and things went their way on Friday too. The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders strolled past the Orangewood Christian Rams with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Highlanders.
Lake Highland Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Towns, who rushed for 138 yards, and also threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Eddie Bohne was Towns' top target, picking up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lake Highland Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 205 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orangewood Christian only rushed for 110.
Several Rams players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tre Roach, who threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 49 yards.
Lake Highland Prep now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Orangewood Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Lake Highland Prep's road trip will continue as they head out to face NSU University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. NSU University's defense has only allowed 15.4 points per game this season, so Lake Highland Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Orangewood Christian, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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