Highland is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Pocahontas is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Highland Rebels will host the Pocahontas Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Highland's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Pocahontas' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Highland against Westside as the team secured a 46-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won six contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
Highland can attribute much of their success to Keagan Statler, who gained 175 total yards, and Austin Christy, who threw for 132 yards and two touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Pocahontas beat Blytheville 26-14 on Friday.
Pocahontas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Skyler Nun-Kelley, Ryder Baltz, Dj Coffey, and Mason Priest picked up one apiece. Baltz is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season.
Highland's record now sits at 7-1. As for Pocahontas, their record is now 6-3.
Highland was able to grind out a solid win over Pocahontas in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, winning 14-6. Will Highland repeat their success, or does Pocahontas have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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