Recap
It was another high scoring game for Lake Highlands, but ultimately miscues were the downfall as the Wildcats fumbled five times losing three.
Garlands Jordan Spencer was the story of the first half as he scored three times and putting the Owls up 21-7 at halftime.
The Wildcats scored their only touchdown in the first half on a 51-yard pass from sophomore Michael Ketchmark to Devonte Sunwenghan.
In the third quarter Garlands Dawson Hadnot added a six-yard run and Josh Lambert kicked a 52-yard field goal.
Lake Highlands’ Desmond Roland rumbled in for a 12-yard touchdown and heading into the fourth Garland led 31-14.
Sophomore Trent Jones threw a perfect strike to Tayrohn Brown bringing the Wildcats within 10 in the fourth quarter.
However, Hadnot and the Owls came out of a timeout on third down and hit Ja’Taveon Green for a 74-yard sprint down the sideline to give Garland a surmountable lead.
Roland added a one-yard touchdown in the fourth but it wasn’t enough as Garland wins 38-28 at the Boneyard.

Complete game transcript

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Leaders
Lake Highlands – Desmond Roland 20 rushes for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Garland – Jordan Spencer 187 rushing yards for three touchdowns.

Thoughts

  • Pressure from the Garland defense really put the Lake Highlands offensive line and quarterback under fire most of the night. But we knew this was going to happen if you read my game preview.
  • Lake Highlands spread the ball around even more this week as Ketchmark and Jones hit six different receivers on the night.
  • DeVonte Sunwenghan is averaging 23.3 yards per catch this season and Desmond Roland is averaging just over seven yards per carry.
  • Michael Ketchmark is completing 64 percent of his passes.
  • The Wildcats have shown plenty of fight in every game. In both losses, they have had opportunities to let give up late, and simply did not. That’s encouraging to see as they head into District 9-5A play.

Game Summary
1st Quarter
GAR – Jordan Spencer 4-yard run
2nd Quarter
LH – DeVonte Sunwenghan 51-yard catch
GAR – Spencer 2-yard run
GAR – Spencer 3-yard run
3rd Quarter
GAR – Dawson Hadnot 6-yard run
LH – Desmond Roland 12-yard run
GAR – Josh Lambert 52-yard field goal
4th Quarter
LH – Tayrohn Brown 11-yard catch
GAR – Ja’Taveon Green 74-yard catch
LH – Roland 1-yard run