Bennett couldn't quite beat Highland on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 46-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Bennett Tigers fell just short of the Highland Huskies by a score of 33-30. The Tigers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
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. Those 143 rushing yards gave Stiers a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bennett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 345 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only rushed for 170.
Highland had a senior duo take command as Shane Sverak Jr. picked up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns and John Bingley threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Those 132 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Sverak Jr.
Bennett's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Highland, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bennett has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Englewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Englewood's defense has only allowed three points per game this season, so Bennett's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Highland, they will take on Manual at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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