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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands boys varsity basketball team hosted Cherokee on Jan. 17 and lost a close game ending 62-54.
Highlands Kasen Mitchell drains a jumpshot against Cherokee at home on Jan. 17.
The Highlanders took on Swain on Jan. 12 and lost 57-46.
Highlands JD Head keeps the ball inbounds and passes it under the hoop against Swain on Jan. 12.
Earlier this week, Highlands hit the road and played Andrews and lost 65-28.
Highlands Paolo McRae scores a layup on a fast break against Swain at home.
Highlands next plays against Cherokee on Jan. 24 on the road.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo scores 2 on a fast break against Cherokee.
Highlands Bryan Jarquin looks for an open man against Cherokee at home.
Highlands Landon Green sinks a jumpshot against Swain.
Highlands Harrison Gates blocks a Cherokee shot. Gates is pictured at the top of the article looking for an open man in the paint.
Highlands Kasen Mitchell brings the ball down the court straight to the hoop against Swain.
Highlands JD Head drives to the inside against Swain.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo sinks a short jumpshot against Swain.
Highlands High School Cheerleaders practice a stunt before halftime against Swain.
A Highlands Cheerleader stays focused before being launched into the air practicing a stunt during halftime against Swain.
Highlands Paolo McRae drives along the baseline to score against Swain.
Highlands Landon Green picks off a Swain pass and scores a basket.
Highlands JD Head sinks a free throw.
Highlands Kasen Mitchell races to bring the ball down the court against Swain.
Macon County Youth Basketball League teams were recognized during halftime of Highlands vs Swain on Jan. 12.
Highlands High School Cheerleaders perform during halftime against Swain.
Highlands Bryan Jarquin scores a layup on a fast break against Cherokee.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo looks for an open man against Swain.
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