Helix (La Mesa, Calif.) received a huge boost from its defense against Granite Hills (El Cajon, Calif.), as the unit scored 12 in defeating Granite Hills (El Cajon, Calif.), 48-0.
After taking the lead on a
Marquise Powell touchdown run in the first quarter, the Highlanders led 42-0 at the half.
A 28-point first quarter helped Helix secure the big victory. HHS scored on a Powell touchdown run, a touchdown run by
Josh Harris, a defensive touchdown and a defensive touchdown in the quarter.
Harris stood out for the La Mesa school in the win. The junior quarterback threw two touchdowns and ran for one touchdown.
The Highlanders came into the game allowing 7.0 points per game.
A 63-7 Helix victory was the result when the squads faced off last season.
With the win HHS extended its winning streak to three games.
Granite Hills (1-6) goes up against Steele Canyon in a Grossmont - Hills game matchup next week, while Helix (5-1) locks horns with West Hills also in a Grossmont - Hills game.
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