The Highlanders ran the ball again and again in a 50-16 victory over North Hollywood on Thursday night, avenging a loss to the Huskies in last year\u2019s City Section playoffs.<\/p>\n
North Hollywood also runs the double wing but has added a spread passing game with new quarterback Logan Grant. It worked early on, with Grant completing passes of 18 and 32 yards on the Huskies\u2019 opening possession for a 7-0 lead.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s when the Highlanders unleashed All-City nose tackle Jayden Garcia, who became a one-man wrecking crew. He recorded a 12-yard sack on Grant and dropped two other ballcarriers for losses. He\u2019s 6 feet 2, 275 pounds, and if he plays like he did on Thursday for the rest of the season, beware.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s really a good player,\u201d said Brooks, who\u2019s also an NFL analyst. \u201cHe\u2019s shown ability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, North Hollywood defensive players kept cramping as Granada Hills used the counter play in the double wing to continually hurt the Huskies.<\/p>\n
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Michael Osuna breaks away for 86-yard touchdown run for Granada Hills.<\/p>\n
(Craig Weston)<\/p>\n
On the night, quarterback Drew Rosales ran for three touchdowns and had a 76-yard TD run. Wingback Michael Osuna scored two touchdowns, including one on an 86-yard run. Troy Verso had an interception and a touchdown run. Evan Barte-Plange recovered a fumble during a kickoff. <\/p>\n
It was a productive first game for the Highlanders, who face Venice next week.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a solid performance,\u201d Brooks said. \u201cIt was something we can build on.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Grayson Ramos of North Hollywood makes a catch on the first play of the game against Granada Hills\u2019 Troy Verso.<\/p>\n
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