Highland never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Ridgeview on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-14 win over the Ridgeview Wolf Pack. With the Scots ahead 27-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Highland's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Johnny Brucker and Nicholas Gonzales. Brucker gained 120 total yards and two touchdowns while Gonzales gained 122 total yards and two touchdowns. Gonzales showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 60 yards. Another player making a difference was Preston Mendez, who threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Highland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Highland's defense and their five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Frank Wright and Gonzales, who racked up four sacks between them.
Several Wolf Pack players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Francisco Palma, who picked up 146 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mason Mendoza was another key signal caller, throwing for 155 yards and a touchdown on only six passes.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Ridgeview, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Highland's road trip will continue as they head out to face San Luis Obispo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Luis Obispo will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight. Ridgeview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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