Highland extended their postseason success on Friday against Quartz Hill. They walked away with a 27-14 victory over the Quartz Hill Royals. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Highland wouldn't let Quartz Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Highland can thank Albert Betson Jr and Jamarieh Hector for forcing both of them. Hector is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last eight games he's played. Highland got some further help from Jayden Page: he picked up two sacks and made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Despite the defeat, Quartz Hill had strong showings from Jaden Graham, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown, and Naim Bankhead, who rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown.
The win (which was Highland's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-4. As for Quartz Hill, they moved to 9-4 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Highland's road trip will continue as they head out to face Woodrow Wilson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Woodrow Wilson will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight. Quartz Hill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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