Final Four (5A)

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Christian McAlvain

November 7, 2023 @ 06:54 PM

Let's take a look at one of the teams that are left in the 5A State playoffs.     Highland Rams:   Record 9-1   Last Game Win vs Owyhee     The Rams are back in the semifinals after being beaten in the quarterfinals last season. The Rams are operating at full tilt with their quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='440467' first='Drew' last='Hymas'] who is able to use his legs and arm to beat defenses. Its helps when you have studs in the backfield like [player_tooltip player_id='540334' first='Jackson' last='Riddle'] to go along with players like [player_tooltip player_id='1135326' first='Rhidge' last='Barela']. The Rams are able to beat you in a multitude of ways with their running game or passing game but it helps to have offensive lineman like [player_tooltip player_id='412899' first='Bruce' last='Galo']. Defensively they are able to really get after offenses with their linebackers especially [player_tooltip player_id='336940' first='Colton' last='George'] who is leading the team in tackles. He gets a lot of help from players like [player_tooltip player_id='1135339' first='Zerek' last='Younis'], [player_tooltip player_id='711153' first='Tyson' last='Beckles'], Hudson John. On the defensive front they are loaded with talent but Justus Harding and Kody Hite really anchor the front especially when it comes to rushing the passer. This team is primed for its semifinal game and it should be one to watch as they will be facing off with Meridian a team who beat them this season. Revenge game for a chance to play for a state title is coming up Friday and it should be one of the best games of the season.