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LOOK AHEAD: Highland Park football
Highland Park is known for doing great things in every medium. The Scots football program is one of those programs that is no stranger to being exceptional. VYPE DFW takes a look at the season ahead for Highland Park football and highlights just what fans can expect from this squad in the fall!
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A Look Back
Last season, the Scots had a great year. Outscoring their opponents 429-279 combined, Highland Park posted a 10-2 overall record (an impressive, undefeated 6-0 in district play). Looking to be as strong as ever and do whatever it takes to make it far, the Scots dominated through preseason following a season opening loss to Southlake Carroll. After a successful preseason, Highland Park defeated the likes of Wylie East, Sherman, Rockwall, and more.
In playoffs, Highland Park defeated New Caney before falling to Frisco Wakeland in a close, hard-fought 29-28 battle to the finish.
The season ahead
There are plenty of returners who will prove to be stars on the field this season. Quarterback Brennan Storer is sure to continue making his mark on the field as he works hard to lead the Scots offense. Other key returners looking to make a splash in the fall include- but are certainly not limited to- Jay Cox and Judge Ellis.
The team is set to open the season against a tough Lewisville squad away before playing Lake Highlands in their first home game of the fall season.
What to Expect
With an early exit in the playoffs last season, there's no doubt that the Scots are wanting to get back on that field and show that they have what it takes to make it even further this season. The team can be expected to practice hard and play even harder in order to dominate through preseason and district play. Expect a further playoff push from this squad in the fall!
PHOTO GALLERY: Highland Park puts a stop to Rockwall
Friday night saw high tensions as the Rockwall Yellowjackets traveled to Highland Park in a Week 4 match-up. Despite a strong start to the game, the Yellowjackets were unable to keep their fight alive against a strong Scots squad. Highland Park defeated Rockwall 52-31.
It was a battle from start to finish. Rockwall got on the board first- a score that was quickly answered by Highland Park and we had a back and forth game until the second quarter when Rockwall's Caiden Robinson scored a pick-six on an 8-yard interception return. The very next play is where tensions rose. Highland Park's John Rutledge returned the kickoff all the way to the house for an 89-yard touchdown. Heading into halftime the score was 24-24.
The second half saw a back and forth game with the Jackets and Scots going punch for punch out of the game, but the Scots' defense found a way to put a stop to Rockwall's offensive excellence. Soon, with the usual Highland Park strength, the Scots were beginning to pull away from Rockwall.
Highland Park forced two turnovers while holding Rockwall's offense to 364 total yards on the game. Highland Park quarterback Brennan Storer completed 85% of his passes to tally 227 passing yards and three touchdowns. On the receiving end of Storer's touchdown passes were Jackson Heis (72 yards, three catches, one touchdown), Luke Herring (47 yards, four catches, one touchdown), and John Rutledge (46 yards, three catches, one touchdown). Scoring on the ground were Christian Reeves (114 yards, 17 carries, one touchdown), Ben Croasdale (47 yards, 11 carries, one touchdown), and Storer (34 yards, eight carries, one touchdown).