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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands middle school boys basketball team hit the road on Jan. 17 to take on Blue Ridge School and took the win in a close game ending 39-36.
On the far right, Highlands Rowen Carnes boxes out to snag a rebound.
“It was close the entire game, and Tucker Wilson sank two free-throws with 2 seconds left to ice the win for Highlands,” said Highlands Coach Todd Sherwood.
BRS Victor Reyes drives to the hoop while Highlands Tucker Wilson moves to shut down the opening.
Highlands’ leading scorer was Jayven Alvarado with 14 points, Wilson with 7, and Charlie Sherwood with 4 points, and 8 rebounds.
Highlands Jayven Alvarado on a fast break against BRS.
“This was an entire team effort that resulted in the win,” said Sherwood.
BRS Victor Reyes lead the Bobcats with 19 points, followed by 8th grade point guard Kamron Kinsey.
BRS Kamron Kinsey keeps pressure on Highlands Tucker Wilson.
Highlands Todd Vilardo sends a cross-court pass against BRS on the road.
BRS Logan Mathes grabs a rebound against Highlands.
Highlands Charlie Sherwood kicks the ball back to the outside. Also pictured at the top of the article.
BRS Victor Reyes drives to the basket to score 2.
Highlands Jayven Alvarado looks to stop a BRS drive.
BRS Levi Villa on a fast break against Highlands.
Highlands Camden Westendorf moves the ball along the perimeter looking for an opening.
BRS Logan Mathes snags a rebound.
On the left Highlands Sam Conner jumps for a rebound.