Tyler is 0-3 against Highland Park since December of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Tyler Lions will take on the Highland Park Scots at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Tyler will head out to face Highland Park after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Tyler took a 39-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lufkin. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 202nd, while the Panthers are ranked 96th).
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Davion Sirles, who picked up 149 receiving yards and a touchdown. Trey Haralson was in the mix as well, providing Tyler with two touchdowns.
Tyler wouldn't let Lufkin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tyler can thank Jakayden Miller and Ken?Drelyn Quinsey for forcing both of them. Tyler got some further help from D'Canaan Sueing: he made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Highland Park's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They fell 51-39 to Cherry Creek. The loss was the Scots' first of the season.
Tyler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Highland Park, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Tyler was taken down by Highland Park 42-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Can Tyler avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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