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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands varsity boys basketball team traveled to Robbinsville on Jan. 4 to take on the Black Knights but ended up with a loss, 59-33.
Highlands Paulo McRae makes his move to the hoop against Robbinsville at home on Dec. 8.
This is the second time Highlands has lost to Robbinsville this season, losing 61-48 on Dec. 8.
Highlands Carson Forrester sinks a short jumpshot against Robbinsville at home.
The loss brings the Highlanders’ overall record to 2-11, conference record of 0-5.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo drives to the hoop against Robbinsville.
Both of Highlands’ wins this year were against Rosman.
Highlands Bryan Jarquin sets up on defense against Robbinsville.
The Highlanders next play when they host Swain County at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 12.
Highlands JD Head drives to the paint against Hayesville at home on Dec. 21. Highlands lost 50-41.
Highlands Landon Green looks for an open man on the inside against Hayesville.
Highlands Harrison Gates boxes out a Hayesville player at home.
Highlands Kasen Mitchell on a fast break against Hayesville. Mitchell is also pictured at the top of the article scoring a layup.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo fakes right and goes left straight to the basket against Hayesville.
Highlands High School Cheerleaders keeping spirits up despite the scoreboard against Hayesville.
Highlands Landon Green drives to the basket against Hayesville.
Highlands Carson Forrester sets up to rebound during a free throw against Robbinsville.
Highlands Harrison Gates fires a pass to JD Head (on right) against Hayesville.
Highlands Paulo McRae looks for an open man against Robbinsville.
Highlands JD Head sinks the shot and draws the foul against Hayesville.
Sportsmanship during Highlands vs Robbinsville, awesome.