Highlanders/Scots
| 09/11/25 @ Citrus Valley | 31 |
| 08/28/25 @ Charter Oak | 23 |
| 08/22/25 @ La Habra | 20 |
| 09/05/25 vs Villa Park | 17 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Upland). They enjoyed a cozy 31-17 victory over the Citrus Valley Blackhawks on Thursday.
Jerome Smith (Spanky) was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 123 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 47 yards and one score. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made five total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Lequand (Jack Jack) Jackson was another key player, throwing for 184 yards and one TD.
Another reason for the win was Upland's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Nathan Edmonds was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Upland's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Citrus Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Upland will be playing at home against Bishop Amat at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Citrus Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Norco at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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