Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highland). They blew past the Littlerock Lobos, posting a 74-0 victory at home. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 231st, while the Lobos are ranked 963rd), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Highland wouldn't let Littlerock keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jayden Carrillo, Zion Bersamin, and Jamarieh Hector picked up one apiece. With that strong performance, Hector is now averaging an impressive 6.3 total tackles per game. Another thorn in Littlerock's side was Mekhi Free, who made a tackle and defended a pass in addition to snagging three interceptions which he returned for a touchdown.
The win got Highland back to even at 3-3. As for Littlerock, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will square off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games. As for Littlerock, they will take on Lancaster at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lancaster is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Littlerock will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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