Football Recap: Midlothian's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

11/07/25 @ Highland Park	28-42
10/31/25 vs Red Oak	46-10
10/24/25 @ Tyler	49-43
10/10/25 vs Centennial	35-6
10/10/25 vs Cleburne	56-28

Midlothian dropped down to 7-3 on Friday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They lost to the Highland Park Scots on the road by a 42-28 margin. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 38-21 to the Scots when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Midlothian lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brendyn Jackson, who picked up 159 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Michael Archie was another key player, rushing for 99 yards and two TDs.

Even if they lost, Midlothian's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Foster Mason, Ceasare Williams, and Jerrell Bridges, who each picked up one sack apiece.

As for Highland Park, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.0 points over those games.

Highland Park's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Harrison Cullum, who picked up 81 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Midlothian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 36-16 win against East View on the 14th. As for Highland Park, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 56-13 victory against Lake Belton on the 14th.