It was fun while it lasted, but Highland's undefeated season came to an end after five games on Friday. They took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southside Southerners. The loss was the Rebels' first of the season.
Highland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keagan Statler and Lexxon Johnson. Johnson also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
Owen McLaughlin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns for Southside. McLaughlin is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 113 every time he's taken the field this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highland fell to 5-1. As for Southside, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Highland will welcome Cave City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Cave City's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Southside, they are taking a road trip to take on Gosnell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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