Highlands girls varsity basketball team took on Nantahala on Tuesday and ran away with it winning 71-19.

Highlands Jeslyn Head keeps the pressure on Nantahala at home on Tuesday.
It wasn’t Nantahala’s night as they were plagued by missed shots and forced turnovers, meanwhile the Lady Highlanders came out fired up and wanting the win.
Highlands next plays away on Jan. 10 against Cherokee. Games begin at 4 p.m.

Highlands Reese Schmitt steals the ball against Nantahala at home.

Highlands Jordan Carrier drives along the baseline.

Highlands Hayley Borino brings the ball down court.

Highlands Kedra McCall draws the foul after taking a hand to the face while driving inside.

Highlands Brooklyn Houston goes for the rebound after a freethrow against Nantahala.

Highlands Lilly Bryson brings the ball down court at home on Tuesday.

Highlands Kedra McCall shoots the 3-pointer at home.

Highlands Ava Schmitt sends the ball inside at home on Tuesday.

Highlands Bella Branham scopes out Nantahala’s defense on Tuesday.

Highlands Julia May Schmitt puts 2 on the board against Nantahala.

Highlands Bailey Schmitt keeps the moving on the outside against Nantahala.

Highlands cheerleaders during the national anthem on Tuesday at home.
Article and photos by Brian O’Shea
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