Highland Park Dominates RL Turner 62-7 to Remain Perfect in District Play
Highland Park defeated R.L. Turner 62-7. Fri · Oct 9, 2026
Highland Park Scots football · 2026 season · District.
The Highland Park Scots continued their blistering mid-season tear on Friday night, dismantling the RL Turner Lions 62-7 at Highlander Stadium. Riding the momentum of a resurgent defense and an explosive offense, head coach Randy Allen's squad improved to 3-0 in district play and 4-3 overall.
Quarterback Buck Randall orchestrated the aerial assault with his usual precision, utilizing his deep receiving corps to build a massive lead. Randall fired a 21-yard touchdown strike across the middle to Evan Snellman, dropped in a 24-yard scoring pass to Beckett Lawrence, and hit Luke Cecil in stride for a slant touchdown to overwhelm the Lions' secondary.
The Scots were equally dominant on the ground, consistently ripping off chunk yardage. Leyton Gilliam provided the spark with a massive 44-yard breakaway touchdown run up the middle, while Caiden Reeves bounced an early handoff outside for a 29-yard scoring dash. Bear Anderson also got in on the action, plunging into the end zone from two yards out to cap the rushing barrage.
Defensively, Highland Park was nearly flawless, stifling the Lions' attack and creating crucial takeaways. Aside from a 77-yard breakaway touchdown run by RL Turner's Lorenzo Armijo, the Scots kept the visitors completely grounded. Charles Cottingham showcased his instincts by intercepting a pass over the middle and returning it 20 yards, while defensive back Owen Eason tracked down a deep ball for another interception.
With their district record unblemished, the Scots face a quick turnaround as they prepare for a Thursday night showdown. Highland Park will travel to Carrollton to take on the Creekview Mustangs at Standridge Stadium, looking to extend their winning streak to four games.
Top plays
- Q1 · 10:56 — Buck Randall connects on a slant pass to Luke Cecil for a touchdown.
- Q1 · 8:56 — Caiden Reeves bounces a handoff outside and runs 29 yards for a Highland Park touchdown.
- Q1 · 4:56 — Buck Randall fakes the handoff and throws a 21-yard touchdown pass across the middle to Evan Snellman.
- Q1 · 2:16 — Buck Randall throws a 24-yard touchdown pass to Beckett Lawrence in the end zone.
- Q2 · 1:11 — Buck Randall throws a 17-yard touchdown pass to Liam Thomas in the right corner of the end zone.
- Q2 · 6:13 — Ford Jackson rushes up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown.
- Q3 · 8:41 — Bear Anderson runs untouched into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown.
- Q3 · 4:34 — Leyton Gilliam takes an inside handoff up the middle and bursts 44 yards for a Highland Park touchdown.
- Q3 · 4:12 — Lorenzo Armijo breaks free on a run for a 77-yard touchdown for RL Turner.
- Q4 · 3:48 — Leyton Gilliam rushes up the middle into the end zone for a touchdown.
Broadcast produced by Game On Sports.