Lake Highlands is 9-1 against Pearce since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another 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 game.
Two weeks ago, Lake Highlands was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 21-17 to Flower Mound.
Meanwhile, Pearce came up short against Marcus two weeks ago and fell 31-20. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Andrew Casagrande, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Harper, who threw for 224 yards and a touchdown.
Lake Highlands now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Pearce, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Lake Highlands against Pearce when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-29 win. Does Lake Highlands have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pearce turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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