After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheeler, Highland Park was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Bovina Mustangs with a 21-16 win.
Highland Park's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Fabian Andrade and Israel Arana. Arana also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending four passes in addition to snagging an interception. Highland Park got some further help from Alberto Olivas: he picked up two sacks and made 18 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Bovina lost, don't look at Angel Lara. Despite the final result, he rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Lara didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Highland Park's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Bovina, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Highland Park will head out to square off against Clarendon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bovina, they will take on Dimmitt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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