Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Munster Mustangs, falling 41-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Trojans have suffered against the Mustangs since October 28, 2016.
Despite the loss, Highland still got an impressive performance from Jordan Tillman, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Highland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 48.7 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matchups they've averaged 152.7.
Highland's record is now 1-6. As for Munster, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Highland will venture away from home to face off against Kankakee Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland is facing Kankakee Valley at the right time seeing as Kankakee Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Munster, they will be playing at home against Lowell at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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