Highlands girls junior varsity basketball team defeats Hiwassee Dam on Wednesday 33-26. Highlands Head Coach Jake Page said they had a slow start to the game, but picked it up in the second half.
“We finished the game really well,” said Page. “We started off slow. The intensity just wasn’t there. But in the second half we turned it on.”
Highlands Anne Marie Moore drives to the basket against Hiwassee Dam last week. Highlands won 33-26.
“Anytime you win against a conference opponent like that (Hiwassee Dam) it’s a big deal,” said Page. “We moved some girls around and they all stepped up to get the job done.”
Highlands next plays at home at 4 p.m. at home on Dec. 17 against East Henderson.
Highlands Bella Branham makes her move using a pick by Liv Lewis against Hiwassee Dam on Wednesday.
Highlands Erin Sanborn maintains a presence inside the paint.
Highlands Madi Drummonds looks to dish the ball off against Hiwassee Dam.
Highlands Ava Schmitt sets up for a free throw.
Highlands Liv Lewis moves the ball around against Hiwassee Dam on Wednesday.
Article and photos by Brian O’Shea
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