11-1, 7-0 in District 10-4A. Lost in Div. I area round to Texarkana Texas, 40-24.

The cupboard always looks bare of returning starters at Highland Park. However, inexperience doesn't mean as much when you restock with seniors every year. Backups get a lot of experience when a team averages 45 points a game as Highland Park did last year. What Highland Park lacks in starting experience is balanced by a rich tradition and a ridiculously productive system.

All the components are in place for another season of double-digit wins, including huge linemen, hungry receivers and an athletic quarterback.

Rushing: Michael Thatcher (41 carries, 185 yards, 1 TD)

Passing: Dutch Crews (3-9-2, 29 yards, 0 TDs)

Receiving: Seth Gardner (19 rec., 472 yards, 6 TDs)

Highland Park has averaged 11.8 wins a year over the last five seasons. ... QB Dutch Crews, WR Seth Gardner, RB/LB Wes Van Dyk and CB Jonathan Perlman were members of Highland Park's baseball team, which was one win from going to Austin last spring.