In a game delayed by lightning 10 plays in, the Highlanders JV electrified the home crowd with big plays in a 28-21 victory over Clarkston.  QB Joe Reynolds ran for two long TDs (40yds & 52 yds), passed 23 yards to Mitch Weiland for another, and Beau Barterian scored on a 53-yard scamper and a two-point conversion, and Matt Eggbert kicked the extra points to account for the Adams scoring.  Barterian led all rushers with 169 yards behind great line blocking led by Mike Sirosky and Jordan Parker.

The swarming Highlander defense stymied the Wolves’ offense, featuring QB sacks and tackles for losses all game.  The Zach Trumble and Joel Wentzloff led defensive front controlled the line of scrimmage, freeing Sirosky, Eggbert, and Jason Finney to wreak havoc all night.  Sirosky had two sacks, Eggbert spent more time in Clarkston’s backfield than any Wolf, and Finney came up with many key tackles.  Mike Barber broke up a fourth-down pass on the Highlander goal line to end Clarkston’s last threat with less than a minute remaining to seal the victory.

The JV Highlanders welcome Troy Athens this Wednesday at 6:30 for their next home game.