Highland and Putnam County squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Highland had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Midgets, falling 60-7. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 289th, while the Midgets are ranked 72nd).
Putnam County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Corbin Campbell-Johnson led the charge by rushing for 80 yards and two scores. Campbell-Johnson showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 52 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Lopez, who rushed for 59 yards and one touchdown.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Putnam County, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Putnam County, they will take on South Shelby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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