Boone County is 0-9 against Highlands since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Boone County Rebels will welcome the Highlands Bluebirds at 7:00 p.m.
Boone County is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They came up short against Scott, falling 27-6. The contest marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highlands). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Dixie Heights 49-0 at home. Considering the Bluebirds have won three matches by more than 33 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rio Litmer was a one-man wrecking crew for Highlands as he threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes, and also rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown. Litmer really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Jackson Arnold was another key player, picking up 55 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Boone County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Highlands, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Boone County was taken down by Highlands 53-7 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Boone County was down 43-0.
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