Football Game Preview: Highland Park Scots vs. Atchison Phoenix + How To Watch

Highland Park hasn't had much luck against Atchison recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Scots will welcome the Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. Highland Park's defense has only allowed 8.4 points per game this season, so Atchison's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Highland Park played against East on Friday and lost via forfeit.

Atchison is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Washington on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Phoenix were beaten by the Wildcats 82-44. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 61-22.

Highland Park's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Atchison, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.

Highland Park took a serious blow against Atchison when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 62-21. Will the Scots 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.