HIGHLAND, Kansas - On Saturday, October 31, the Highland Scotties (2-7) took on the Coffeyville Community College Ravens (2-6) in their final home game of the season.
From the opening kick, the conference matchup proved to be a slugfest as the Scotties forced a fumble in the first quarter and returned it for 75 yards and a touchdown. With an early 7-0 Scottie lead, the Ravens quickly responded, capping off a swift drive with a 25-yard touchdown catch from wide receiver Jayden Howard.
Entering the second quarter all tied up, the Scotties' defense struggled to contain the Coffeyville passing attack. Ravens quarterback John Nicholas threw for two touchdowns before leading the team down the field for a third scoring drive that set up a field goal, giving Coffeyville a 17-point lead heading into the half.
Down 24-7, the Scotties gave up two more passing touchdowns to the Ravens, finding themselves in a 37-7 hole late in the third quarter. Looking to respond on the scoreboard, Highland put together a 4-minute, 87-yard drive, culminating in a rushing touchdown from quarterback
DaeOnte Mitchell.
In the final quarter of play, Mitchell remained poised and led the Scotties down the field with a 62-yard touchdown pass, trimming the Ravens' lead to 16 points. Despite Highland's late offensive success, Coffeyville's game plan proved to be too much to handle as the Ravens found the end zone once more, defeating the Scotties 44-28.
DaeOnte Mitchell finished the game with 257 total yards and three total touchdowns, while Art'Zion Williams led Highland in receiving with 126 yards and two scores.
The Scotties will take on Garden City Community College at Broncbuster Stadium for their regular-season finale on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m.
