Highland Prep put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Madison Highland Prep Heat by a score of 38-26. While the Honey Badgers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Highland Prep to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kalel Pickens, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Pickens has posted since back in August of 2023. Aeden Calini was another key receiver, picking up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Highland Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Calini and Faride Isaack Villa were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Calini's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 123 receiving yards dating back to last season.
Madison Highland Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaycob Young, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Highland Prep pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Madison Highland Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Highland Prep will head out to challenge Cortez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Highland Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Madison Highland Prep, they will host Scottsdale Preparatory Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Madison Highland Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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