McLane hadn't done well against Sunnyside recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Highlanders put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 35-14 victory. With the Highlanders ahead 28-7 at the half, the game was all but over already.
McLane's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Vernon Lacy led the charge by throwing for 206 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. Dimareea Banks helped Lacy out on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and one TD on only five carries.
Another reason for the win was McLane's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 11 sacks. Juan Raygoza led the group effort, picking up four of those sacks all by himself. Raygoza is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season. McLane received some extra help from Jerin Scott, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Highlanders
| 09/19/25 @ Sunnyside | 35-14 |
| 09/12/25 @ Santa Maria | 70-3 |
| 09/05/25 vs Mendota | 50-0 |
| 08/21/25 vs Avenal | 65-0 |
The win keeps McLane at an undefeated 4-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 50.8 points thus far. As for Sunnyside, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
McLane wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 42-0 victory against Fresno on the 26th. As for Sunnyside, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 60-14 win against Madera South on the 26th.
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