The Highland Park Scots will host the De Soto Wildcats on Friday. Highland Park's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so De Soto's offense will have their work cut out for them.
De Soto will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Highland Park extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Scots walked away with a 42-30 victory over Washington.
Ghoni Montgomery was his usual excellent self, rushing for 292 yards and five scores on only 14 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Highland Park was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Highland Park's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 3.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Philiciono Rice, Aaron Irons, and Genesis Cooper, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Washington's side was Kasioun Drew, who made seven total tackles and snagged two interceptions which he returned for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, De Soto made easy work of Seaman on Friday and carried off a 42-21 win. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won four matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Highland Park's record is now 6-2. As for De Soto, their record now sits at an identical 6-2.
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