Highland played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 54-12 defeat at the hands of the Centralia Panthers. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-0.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Oliver Bohlmeyer and Peyson Bryson. Bohlmeyer rushed for 76 yards and one score while Bryson rushed for 74 yards and one TD. Bohlmeyer was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Centralia, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Highland is set to square off against their familiar foe Macon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Centralia will take on rival South Shelby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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