Highlands has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell to the Ryle Raiders 34-28. The loss was the Bluebirds' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Highlands lost, don't look at Jack White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 156 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave White a new career-high in rushing yards. Jackson Arnold also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 89 receiving yards.
Highlands' loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1. As for Ryle, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Highlands will challenge Raceland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Highlands' defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Raceland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ryle, they will head out to take on Christian Academy-Louisville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Christian Academy-Louisville will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Ryle surely won't give up without a fight.
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