After flying high against Niles North last Thursday, Maine East came back down to earth. The Maine East Blue Demons took a 17-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highland Park Giants on Friday. The Blue Demons lost against the Giants in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 47-0 score last time.
Tryfon Giolas threw for 181 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 33 yards.
Elijah Villa was his top target, picking up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Maine East dropped their record down to 3-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Highland Park, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maine East will square off against Niles West at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland Park, they will take on Vernon Hills at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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