Highland Park has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 36-14 to the Vernon Hills Cougars. The Giants' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Highland Park's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Vernon Hills, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Highland Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Vernon Hills, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 46-0 victory vs. Niles North on the 26th.
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