Mr. Gatti’s Showdown: Arlington Heights vs. Trimble Tech

GattisShowdown2This week’s Mr. Gatti’s Showdown features Arlington Heights vs. Trimble Tech, as the Bulldogs will be looking to snap a losing streak against their cross-town rival. Arlington Heights (5-2, 2-1) has won eight straight games in the matchup dating back to 2004. The Yellowjackets have outscored Trimble Tech (4-3, 2-2) 329-36 in those matchups, including shutouts in each of the last two seasons. 2015: Arlington Heights 42, Trimble Tech 0 2014: Arlington Heights 64, Trimble Tech 0 2013: Arlington Heights 55, Trimble Tech 3 2012: Arlington Heights 35, Trimble Tech 21 2011: Arlington Heights 41, Trimble Tech 0 2010: Arlington Heights 48, Trimble Tech 0 2005: Arlington Heights 21, Trimble Tech 0 2004: Arlington Heights 23, Trimble Tech 12 Trimble Tech coach Dwayne Henry had a slow start with the Bulldogs, but has since righted the ship and led the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. Henry was hired in 2012, and is still searching for that elusive first win over Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights promoted Phil Young from offensive coordinator to head coach in 2013, and Young has gone 25-5 since taking over the program – including three blowout wins over Trimble Tech.