After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mission Viejo, Highland was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Quartz Hill Royals with a 20-14 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Justin Wyatt Jr. was his usual excellent self, throwing for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 56 yards and a touchdown. Andrew Garner was another key player, picking up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Highland wouldn't let Quartz Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Taron Smith led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Jayden Page is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Highland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Quartz Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Highland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 48-0 win against Knight on the 26th. Quartz Hill has also already played their next game, a 66-28 victory against Palmdale on the 27th.
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