Highland was handed a three-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Desert Ridge on Friday. The Highland Hawks breezed by the Desert Ridge Jaguars to the tune of 49-21. Considering the Hawks have won four games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kalen Fisher went supernova for Highland, throwing for 250 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt. Kruz Cullimore helped Fisher out on the ground, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Highland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Highland's defense and their six sacks. Leading the way was Cooper Camac with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Ridge lost, don't look at Ryan Regimballe. Despite the final result, he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. Regimballe was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 63 yards.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Desert Ridge, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-7.
Highland will welcome Casteel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Casteel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.7 points per game this season. Desert Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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