Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a blow against the Hobart Brickies, falling 49-6. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Brickies are ranked 109th).
Jake Slaven threw for 150 yards and a touchdown on only 14 passes.
Justin Slaven was his top target, picking up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hobart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Max Pickett led the charge by rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Willy Shearer was another key back, rushing for 52 yards and two touchdowns.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Hobart, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Highland will take on Kankakee Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hobart, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Lowell at 7:00 p.m.
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