Highland waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They enjoyed a cozy 28-12 win over the Murray Spartans. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rams also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2022.
The critical scores for Highland came from Noah Mafua, Brayden King, Vili Ripley, and Will Bauman.
Rams
| 09/26/25 @ Murray | 247 |
| 09/12/25 vs East | 91 |
| 09/05/25 @ Cottonwood | 80 |
| 08/29/25 @ Viewmont | -4 |
| 08/22/25 vs Hunter | 19 |
| + 6 more games |
Highland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Highland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bauman and Mafua. Mafua got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
The victory got Highland back to even at 3-3. As for Murray, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Coincidentally, Highland and Murray will both be playing Juan Diego Catholic the next time they take the field. The Rams will host the Soaring Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Spartans will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th.
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