Highlands girls varsity basketball team hosted Swain on Jan. 14 and took the win with a final of 58-37. The Lady Highlanders hosted Nantahala on Jan. 13 and won 70-15.

Highlands B Bryson sets up on defense against Swain at home.

Highlands Reese Schmitt drives to the hoop against Swain.

Highlands Julia May Schmitt shuts down Swain’s plans to get to the basket, plus an awesome photobomb of local photographer Kevin FitzPatrick.

Highlands Hayley Borino sends the ball inside the paint against Swain.

Highlands Ava Schmitt sinks a free throw.

Highlands Bella Wilson sets a play in motion against Swain at home.

Highlands Lily Bryson holds her ground to snag a rebound. Also pictured at the top of the article.

Highlands Cheerleaders keeping the crowd fired up against Swain.

Highlands Hayley Borino scans Swain’s defense while bringing the ball down the court.

Highlands Reese Schmitt sends a long pass across the court.

Highlands Julia May Schmitt grabs a rebound and sends the ball down the court.

Highlands Bella Wilson drains a free throw.

Highlands B Bryson races to catch a coast-to-coast pass.

Highlands Ava Schmitt steadily inches her way to the basket against a tough Swain D.
Photos by Brian O’Shea
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