Highland and Westside are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Highland Rebels and the Westside Warriors are set to duel on Friday. Highland will be strutting in after a win while Westside will be coming in after a defeat.
Highland took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cave City 49-0. That looming 49-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Keagan Statler was his usual excellent self, rushing for 191 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries, while also catching a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August of 2023. Tayson Brink also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Meanwhile, Westside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Pocahontas, falling 44-20.
Highland's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Westside, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Highland against Westside when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 43-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Highland since the squad 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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