Highland at East
The Leopards are only getting better, but are far from polished. The Rams are scrappy and effective when it counts, but ineffective and still plagued by penalties.
Still, Highland is a scary team. The Rams get their best work done late in the game--a pattern that played out in the final minute against the Leopards.
The Rams made a strong run at goal late, with three chances to connect in the end zone in the final minute from passes by quarterback Nick Orchard.
It worked for them last week. Against the Leopards, however, it proved to be too little, too late.
There is no doubt the Leopards can score. Danny Tuai proved that by throwing a 24 yard touchdown pass to Taylor Swenson
But its East's defense that will make East a postseason threat. JJ Fonua stepped up on the defensive line, pushing Bridger Walzer back on a fourth down to end the Rams' run to goal at the end of the first half.
Taylor Swenson also came up big for the Leopards, including a huge interception to stop another rolling Highland drive in the fourth quarter.
Coach Eldracher also wanted to publicly apologize for the near missed opportunity to shake hands with Highland after the game. After the win, East fans rushed the field, leading to the initial interference with the postgame tradition. Amidst the chaos, Highland started to walk off the field to the locker room.
"I don't blame them," said Eldracher. "I just want to apologize for our fans."
The Leopards are only getting better, but are far from polished. The Rams are scrappy and effective when it counts, but ineffective and still plagued by penalties.
Still, Highland is a scary team. The Rams get their best work done late in the game--a pattern that played out in the final minute against the Leopards.
The Rams made a strong run at goal late, with three chances to connect in the end zone in the final minute from passes by quarterback Nick Orchard.
It worked for them last week. Against the Leopards, however, it proved to be too little, too late.
There is no doubt the Leopards can score. Danny Tuai proved that by throwing a 24 yard touchdown pass to Taylor Swenson
But its East's defense that will make East a postseason threat. JJ Fonua stepped up on the defensive line, pushing Bridger Walzer back on a fourth down to end the Rams' run to goal at the end of the first half.
Taylor Swenson also came up big for the Leopards, including a huge interception to stop another rolling Highland drive in the fourth quarter.
Coach Eldracher also wanted to publicly apologize for the near missed opportunity to shake hands with Highland after the game. After the win, East fans rushed the field, leading to the initial interference with the postgame tradition. Amidst the chaos, Highland started to walk off the field to the locker room.
"I don't blame them," said Eldracher. "I just want to apologize for our fans."
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