Lake Highlands is 9-1 against Pearce since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Two weeks ago, Lake Highlands was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 21-17 to Flower Mound.
Meanwhile, Pearce came up short against Marcus two weeks ago and fell 31-20. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Andrew Casagrande, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Harper, who threw for 224 yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Pearce's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Marcus' QB won't forget Caleb Lazar anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Luke Stotts was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making six total tackles (5.0 for loss), and making six total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Lake Highlands now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Pearce, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Lake Highlands against Pearce when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-29 victory. Will Lake Highlands repeat their success, or does Pearce have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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