Tyler is 0-3 against Highland Park since December of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Tyler Lions will take on the Highland Park Scots at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Tyler will head out to face Highland Park after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Tyler took a 39-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lufkin. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 202nd, while the Panthers are ranked 96th).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Davion Sirles, who picked up 149 receiving yards and a touchdown. Trey Haralson was in the mix too, providing Tyler with two touchdowns.
Tyler wouldn't let Lufkin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tyler can thank Jakayden Miller and Ken?Drelyn Quinsey for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Lufkin's side was D'Canaan Sueing, who made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Highland Park's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They fell 51-39 to Cherry Creek. The loss was the Scots' first of the season.
Tyler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Highland Park, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Tyler was dealt a bruising 42-14 defeat at the hands of Highland Park when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Can Tyler avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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