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31-6 T over HHS in 3 quarter scrimmage.

First let me say do not take anything I say as Highlands could beat T, T was the best team on the field. But, both teams are shells of the dominate teams they were. When looking at T's score remember first play of game was a busted play on D that went 80 yards, two scores came on very short fields because of two unforced fumbles by HHS and a 4th gift that the refs gave them on a pass interference call on a 4th down play (refs did ok but this call even the T fans were laughing about). Highlands and the score make T look a lot better than what they are.

T: RB is big and fast and does not go down easy. QB was ok. D line and LB's are big and will be hard to run on. DB's looked like a weakness again, HHS WRs burned them 3-4 times and were WIDE open 3-4 times for TD's if not for terrible passes from Hodge and drops. HHS did not pass much tonight, but in a real game I think teams will exploit them.

HHS: I expected them to be down this year, but worse than expected. Hodge had a terrible opening night, missed wide open receivers and had a lot of trouble with handoffs with several fumbles. Did show signs of a good QB on some plays. HHS offense different look tonight; they tried to run between the tackles more tonight in 3 quarters than the past 4 years combined. No RB stood out, but not a lot of holes to run in. At WR, Vennamin (spelling) will not be able to be defended by anybody, but at this point I do not see any other WR's making much noise. The TE looked very very good (#85 forget name) but fought injuries last year and limped off field twice tonight. If he can stay on field, he will be big part of offense. On D: Poor tackling!! DB's were a problem last year and looks like it will again this year. Bright spot was goal line D, stopped T first and goal , and on second goal line stance made T work hard and they scored on 4th down.
HHS coach looked like he used this more as a scrimmage on O than old coach. The offense play calling was very limited and I would think he will open it up once the season starts. If not it is going to be a very different looking Highlands offense.

Both teams are beatable this year.