Highland Prep fell victim to Desert Star and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a blow against Desert Star, falling 39-0. The Honey Badgers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
A big part of Desert Star's victory came down to the chemistry between Jaykob Williams and his top target Ryan Rodriguez. Williams threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes while Rodriguez picked up 151 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Rodriguez didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Nathan Hunt, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Desert Star, they moved to 2-5 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Highland Prep will head out to square off against Tanque Verde at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. As for Desert Star, they will venture away from home to face off against Veritas Prep at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. The Falcons' defense has only allowed 9.7 points per game this season, so Desert Star's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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