On Friday, Highland faced Williams Field in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Highland Hawks managed a 29-25 win over the Williams Field Black Hawks. The Hawks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Black Hawks, too.
Highland was led to victory by Kalen Fisher and Kruz Cullimore. Fisher threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes, while Cullimore gained 148 total yards and two touchdowns. Cullimore was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 66 yards. Gavin Priest was Fisher's top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Highland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Anthony Martin and Spencer Heath. Heath is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Williams Field lost, don't look at Q Skillings. Despite the final result, he rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Trey Foster also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 133 receiving yards.
Highland's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Williams Field, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Highland will venture away from home to take on ALA - Queen Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. ALA - Queen Creek's defense has only allowed 9.3 points per game this season, so Highland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Williams Field, they will be playing at home against Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Williams Field is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
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