After flying high against Cypress Park last Friday, Heights came back down to earth. The Bulldogs were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 21-20 to the Alief Taylor Lions. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Heights lost, don't look at Kobe Miles. Despite the final result, he threw for 202 yards and three TDs.
While Heights came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Alief Taylor: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Jack Whisenhunt for the heroic effort on defense: he. Heights hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.5 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Alief Taylor's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Kongolo, who threw for 237 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 35 yards. Another big playmaker for the Lions was Evan Simien, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Heights' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Alief Taylor, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Heights and Alief Taylor will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Bulldogs will square off against rival Wisdom at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Alief Taylor is set to face off against their familiar foe Fulshear at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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