Highland Home put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Their defense stepped up to hand the Isabella Mustangs a 61-0 shutout. Given the Flying Squadron's advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Mustangs are ranked 293rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jacorian Griffin had a dynamite game for Highland Home, rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Highland Home was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Highland Home's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Isabella, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Home will host Luverne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Highland Home's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games. As for Isabella, they will welcome Greene County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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