Highland had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the East Bakersfield Blades on Friday as they made off with a 43-19 win. The victory continues a trend for the Scots in their matchups with the Blades: they've now won six in a row.
Randy Davenport Jr. had an outrageously good game as he picked up 117 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 46 yards and one score. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 75 yards. Another player making a difference was Anthony Phillips, who rushed for 97 yards and one TD.
Highland didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited East Bakersfield to a completion percentage of just 45.5%. The team can thank Adrian Talamantez Cuadras for the heroic effort on defense: he. Highland wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.
Scots
| Kolby Stewart | 1 |
| Randy Davenport Jr. | 1 |
| Nick White | 1 |
| Frank Ybarra | 1 |
Highland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kolby Stewart, Davenport Jr., Nick White, and Frank Ybarra picked up one apiece. Highland received some extra help from Matthew Robinson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why East Bakersfield lost, don't look at Jacob Borboa. Despite the final result, he picked up 123 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Mason Manabat made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Stockdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Bakersfield, they will face off against Cabrillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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