Highland's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They slipped by the Whiting Oilers 22-21. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Jordan Tillman was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 137 yards on only 13 carries.
Tillman wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Highland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whiting only rushed for 158.
When it comes to explaining why Whiting lost, don't look at Austin White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 160 yards and a touchdown. Michael Anderson was White's top target, picking up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win got Highland back to even at 1-1. As for Whiting, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland will venture away from home to face off against Hanover Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Whiting, they will face off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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