Gino Mariani led Highland back to the state’s biggest stage in 2018.
The Rams played in the 5A state championship game this season despite losing 14 starters from 2017’s state-title team. Highland lost 24-22 to Rocky Mountain, but the Rams added to their rich history by appearing in their 19th state title game in the IHSAA era and their fourth appearance in a championship game since 2013.
The Rams outscored their opponents by an average score of 33.6-17.1 this season, helping Mariani improve his record to 161-43 in 18 seasons as head coach at Highland.
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