Playoff Central: Highland Park vs. Frisco

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Highland Park vs. Frisco

7:30 p.m., Friday at UNT’s Apogee Stadium

This 4A Division I Region II bi-district game will feature two teams capable of running an opponent into the ground.

Highland Park (9-1) has put together a nine-game win streak after opening with a loss to Aledo. Quarterback Jet Tuma provides a consistent dual-threat, passing for 1,534 yards and 14 TDs, while running for 625 yards and 14 TDs. The Scots also rely on running back Hank Howard (691 yards, 8 TDs). Receiver Hunter Feagans has 27 receptions and 4 TDs.

Frisco (7-3) is coming off a huge win over then 9-4A leader Prosper. The Raccoons hand the ball to running back Matt Nollman who has gained 695 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. Ben Cole has added 524 rushing yards and seven TDs. Derek Deiter has scored a team-high 9 TDs in 60 carries. Quarterback Jake Battaglia has passed for 1,690 yards and 10 TDs.