Highland posted their closest win since October 7, 2023 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bennett Tigers 33-30. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Huskies also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Bennett lost, don't look at Austin Stiers. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Stiers a new career-high in rushing yards.
The win made it two in a row for Highland and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Bennett, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will welcome Manual at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland's defense has only allowed 10.2 points per game this season, so Manual's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bennett, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Englewood, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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