After each having a week off, the Bakersfield Drillers and the Highland Scots will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bakersfield knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Highland likes a good challenge.
Two weeks ago, Bakersfield blew past North, posting a 52-17 win at home. Fans of the Drillers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Elijah Cavazos was a one-man wrecking crew for Bakersfield as he threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes. BJ Veasey was Cavazos' top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Bakersfield's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Daniel Reyes picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Highland entered their contest against Porterville last Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Highland fell 28-21 to Porterville. The Scots' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Bakersfield's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Highland, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Bakersfield has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 239 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Bakersfield against Highland in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bakersfield since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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