Bakersfield Christian won the last time they faced Highland, and things went their way on Friday too. The Bakersfield Christian Eagles simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Highland Scots 47-10 at home. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Scots are ranked 228th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of Bakersfield Christian's win came down to the chemistry between Talen Mather and his top target Andre Calderon. Mather rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries while Calderon picked up 122 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Calderon's longest reception was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Lincoln Adame was another key player, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Bakersfield Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jack Doss and Michael Smith.
The victory made it two in a row for Bakersfield Christian and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Highland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
Bakersfield Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 24-23 win against Bakersfield on the 18th. Highland has also already played their next game, a 36-13 victory against Independence on the 17th.
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