WHEATFIELD- Highland's defense pitched a shutout Friday, and the Trojans snapped a five-game losing streak with a 28-0 win at Kankakee Valley.
The win was Highland's first in Northwest Crossroads Conference play this season and its first since a 50-7 victory over Whiting on Aug. 28. It was also the Trojans' first shutout of the season. The Trojans had allowed 294 points through seven games, including at least 40 in six of them.
After a scoreless first quarter, Highland took a 7-0 halftime lead. The Trojans pulled away with 14 points in the third quarter and added a touchdown in the fourth, outscoring the Kougars 21-0 in the second half.
Jake Slaven led the ground game with 77 yards on 16 carries. Slaven ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns in a 52-34 loss to Munster the week before.
Quarterback Aaron McCormack completed 8 of 14 passes for 105 yards without an interception. Justin Slaven was his top target, catching five passes for 75 yards.
Highland (2- 6, 1-4 NCC) had been shut out by Lowell and Andrean in back-to-back games in September. Kankakee Valley fell to 0-8 and has been shut out in five games this season, scoring 19 points in eight games.
Highland hosts Hobart (5-3) at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The Brickies are coming off a 41-0 loss at Hammond Morton.
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