Upland entered their contest against Millikan on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Upland Highlanders/Scots fell 37-27 to the Millikan Rams. The Highlanders/Scots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Upland saw an underclassman step up: Lequand Jackson rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 202 yards and a touchdown. Those 86 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Osric Randolph got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Upland's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Millikan, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Upland will venture away from home to square off against Apple Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Millikan, they will square off against Cabrillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millikan knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Cabrillo likes a good challenge.
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