Highland’s Aaron McCormack was bound to cool off Friday night, since his opening couldn’t have been much hotter.

But all in all, the 6-foot-3, 175-pound sophomore’s first start at quarterback went rather well.

“I was a little nervous at first, but once I settled in, after my first throw to my tight end, I just felt good,” McCormack said. “I had a good confidence boost, and everything felt easy for me.

“I had great time in the pocket to do whatever I wanted. I got time to get the ball out to my receivers, and I’m happy to have those receivers.”

McCormack threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another TD as the visiting Trojans defeated Whiting 28-13.

McCormack, whose father, James, is Highland’s offensive coordinator, completed his first three passes of the game, including

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