Scott hasn't had much luck against Austin-East recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Scott Highlanders will stay at home for another week and welcome the Austin-East Roadrunners at 7:30 p.m. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Scott finally turned things around against Pickett County on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bobcats 42-8. The Highlanders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Austin-East fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They blew past Union County 49-14 on Friday.
Austin-East's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dimere Ligon, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. That's the most rushing yards Ligon has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Gladney, who gained 150 total yards and two touchdowns.
Austin-East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Austin-East's defense and their five sacks. Leading the way was D'Andre Hundley with three. He has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Scott's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Austin-East, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7.
Scott took a serious blow against Austin-East when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 60-28. Will Scott 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.
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