Highland and Aurora played for an outright Suburban League American Conference title on Friday and this time the Hornets emerged victorious 34-0.

It’s the second league title in three years for Highland (10-0, 7-0), which overcame an Aurora that is missing its best player in Lucas Manderbach.

It’s the Hornets’ fifth shutout and third in a row.

Casey Myser paced Highland with 215 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.

Dylan Borla was 3-for-3 for 98 yards and a touchdown. Evan Foust caught two passes for 76 yards and a score.

Ryan Dwyer was 19 of 31 for 176 yards and threw two interceptions for the Greenmen (9-1, 6-1).

Both teams will play at home in the play-offs next Friday.

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Highland runs a running clock against Aurora

Garrett Phillips ran in from 5 yards out to make it 34-0 Highland. There are 948 left in the contest. The Hornets will win their second Suburban League American Conference title in three years.

Garrett Phillips catches the second pick against Aurora

Aurora drove to the Highland 5 and looked set for first-and-goal, but Garrett Phillips baited a throw and picked off Ryan Dwyer near the end of the third quarter.

It’s 28-0 Highland as the game heads into the fourth quarter.

Highland opens the third quarter with another touchdown

The Hornets marched 59 yards in seven plays and Casey Myser (21 carries, 146 yards) scored from one yard out. It’s Highland 28, Aurora 0 with 8:29 left in the third quarter.

Highland-Aurora Halftime Statistics

Individual statistics

Team leaders

Highland: Casey Myser 18 carries, 127 yards, TD; Dylan Borla 2-of-2, 76 yards, TD; Evan Foust 2 catches, 76 yards; Aurora: Xavier Board 6 carries, 10 yards; Ryan Dwyer 10 of 17 103 yards; Zach Pannetti 4 catches, 36 yards

Highland takes three touchdowns into halftime

The Hornets gained 240 yards in the first half to Aurora’s 104 in the first half. Highland takes a 21-0 halftime lead.

Highland increases its lead over Aurora

Highland tried a fake field goal and failed, but intercepted Ryan Dwyer on the next play. Immediately after, the Hornets passed to Casey Myser, who scored from 47 yards out. It’s 21-0 Highland with 5:55 left before halftime.

Highland takes the lead heading into the second quarter

Aurora faces second and 3 from its own 40. The Greenmen had no problem moving it, but Highland leads 14-0 heading into the second quarter.

Aurora drives, Highland answers and then scores another touchdown

Aurora got just as close to the Highland 38 on its next drive, but a 45-yard pass by Highland to Evan Foust gave the Hornets breathing room on the next drive. Foust was at it again on a wide-open 31-yard touchdown. It’s 14-0 Highland with 1:23 left in the first half.

Highland takes advantage of the Aurora miscue to score

The offense on the Aurora deck hurt when Lucas Gerding took a shot from 5 yards out. It’s Highland 7, Aurora 0 with 7:38 left in the first quarter.

Aurora injures herself at the opening

Two offensive penalties marred Aurora’s first drive and they must turn the ball over. To make matters worse, punter Ryan Dwyer touched his knee before throwing a hand. Highland takes over at the Aurora 24 with 9:25 left in the first quarter.

What to know about Highland and Aurora

Week 10 games don’t come any bigger than this. The winner will not only claim the Suburban League’s American Conference title, but earn plenty of computer points before the playoffs. … Last year’s match between the two was an instant classic, like Aurora won 9-7 at Highland with two late runs by backup quarterback Ryan Dwyer.. … The streak is tied 4-4 since the Greenmen joined the American Suburban League Conference in 2015, and no one has won more than two in a row in that time.

Dwyer is Aurora’s starting QB. He is 66 of 96 passing for 1,188 yards this season with 14 TDs and three interceptions. He is the captain of an offense, scoring 48.1 points per game. … Lucas Manderbach is Aurora’s primary weapon, rushing for 798 yards and 16 TDs on 72 carries. … Xavier Board, Cole Walton and Tommy Tartabini each have six TDs. Ben Lukasik, Alex Brooker and Quincy John each caught three TDs. … Aurora’s top six forwards are Tartabini, Walton, Manderbach, Josh Harrell, Brooker and Ryan Slisz. … Aurora has yet to play a competitive game this season; its closest score was a 45-14 win over Tallmadge in Week 7.

Highland hasn’t played a close game since Week 1, when it posted a 31-24 comeback win over Hudson. … Casey Myser breaks Highland’s single-season TD record every time he scores. Myser has 31 TDs (26 rushing, five receiving). Myser has 140 carries for 1,346 yards and 11 catches for 322 yards. … QB Dylan Borla is 71 of 94 passing for 1,484 yards with a 20-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and has 41 carries for 211 yards and three TDs. … Evan Foust has four TD passes and has caught three TD passes. Dylan Lazar has three TD runs, Nick Dobkowski has five TD catches and Lucas Gerding has three TD catches. … Highland’s top six forwards are Foust, Ryan Zywiec, Jameson Gordon, Carson Noonan, Kallen Whitling and Caleb McKeen.

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This article originally appeared on the Akron Beacon Journal: Highland vs. Aurora OHSAA high school football scores, updates