Highland and San Luis Obispo squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Highland had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 26-8 to the San Luis Obispo Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 48 points in the game before, the Scots couldn't push the score so high this time.
When it comes to explaining why Highland lost, don't look at Austyn Hernandez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown. Those 148 rushing yards gave Hernandez a new career-high. Highland also got help from Johnny Brucker, who showed off his sure hands for 101 receiving yards.
It was another big night for Jace Gomes, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 94 yards and a touchdown for San Luis Obispo.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for San Luis Obispo, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for San Luis Obispo, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 21-14 defeat against Central Valley Christian on the 15th.
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