Highland and Wray squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Highland had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Wray Eagles 41-8. The Huskies haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Defeat or not, Highland got some senior leadership from Shane Sverak Jr. and John Bingley. Sverak Jr. picked up 132 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Bingley threw for 210 yards and a touchdown. Sverak Jr. showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 54 yards.
Highland wouldn't let Wray keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Highland can thank Shawn Dutton and Stetson Hendren for forcing both of them. Dutton also made four total tackles, which is notable because Highland is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
Leading Wray to victory were Austin Collins and Casey Midcap. Collins gained 172 total yards and three touchdowns, while Midcap rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The dominant performance also gave Collins a new career-high in rushing yards (111). Aaron Tena was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Wray, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wray, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Buena Vista at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Buena Vista will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Wray surely won't give up without a fight.
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