In his first season as Hillcrest’s starting QB, Logan Taylor has the Knights in playoff mode

EASTERN IDAHO – Someone once said that defense wins championships.

That person probably never saw the 5A football playoffs.

Among the four teams in this week’s semifinals, three are the highest scoring teams in the classification, led by defending champion and top seed Bishop Kelly at 42 points per game.

If Hillcrest is to advance to its fourth straight title game and a potential rematch with Bishop Kelly, Hillcrest will likely need another strong performance from quarterback Logan Taylor.

This week’s District 6 Athlete of the Week finished 13 for 18 for 263 yards and three touchdowns in the Knights’ 37-27 win over Twin Falls.

Hillcrest has averaged 35.3 points this season, third in 5A behind nemesis Bishop Kelly and Columbia (40.50 points), who, not coincidentally, the Knights will face on Friday.

Taylor, in his first year as a starter, has passed for 1,854 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Prior to the season, coach Brennen Mossholder said Taylor has “the biggest arm I’ve seen on a high school quarterback in a long time … We’re really excited about his future.”