Highland took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 48-0 victory over the East Bakersfield Blades. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Scots also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2021.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Preston Mendez and his top target Johnny Brucker. Mendez threw for 239 yards and five touchdowns while completing 82.4% of his passes while Brucker picked up 81 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Austyn Hernandez helped Mendez out on the ground, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 48 yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Stockdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for East Bakersfield, they will challenge Cabrillo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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